2-Heppner Gozette Times, Heppner, Oregon, April 7, 1947
EDITORIAL
hi The WEEKS NEWS
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
Wos It The Opening Gun?
Whether or not the resident s Jefferson day
report on the stale of the nation was designed
as, the opening gun of the 134S campaign there
were Conditions entering into the presentation
to make the average citizen wonder if it were
not at least a feeler to determine how far Mr.
Truman has advanced as the " white hope" of
his parly in the next presidential election.
There was not much in the President's address
itself to lead one to think that he was making
an open bid for election next year, for in the
main it was a forthright statement of conditions
as he finds them, but the locale and stage setting
were quite evidently engineered to give his pre
sentation the appearance of launching the forth
coming campaign to succeed himself in his high
office. Gauged by the volume and frequency of
applause, the "boys" whose political fortunes de
pend to a large extent upon the President's pop
ularity in the months to come were most eager
to lend the impression that their leader has all
the answers. Maybe he has, but the same address
coming directly from the White House rather
than from a $100-a-plate partisan dinner given to
bolster up party campaign .funds would have
had more appeal to the fellows who think they
are going a little strong to order a T-bone steak
dinner.
Growing Pains Sometimes Costly
Heppner, like many other good little towns, is
suffering from growing pains, the remedy for
which will involve a considerable expenditure
of public funds during the next few years. Cur
rently, the town is confronted with the necessity
of expanding the water system. This entails the
construction of a new reservoir and the relaying
of new mains within the limits as well as im
provement to the main line leading from the
well to the city limits. Figures have been sub
mitted on reservoir construction costs and pipe
line needed to reach the reservoir which at first
sight may seem out of proportion to the addition
al water sought, yet if we are to attain an ade
quate supply one that will gaurantee unham
pered use for irrigation, fire protection and reg
ular domestic purposes the cost will be of sec
ondary importance.
There is no doubt that a lack of water has
kept Heppner from enjoying a normal growth.
People seeking new locations come here and after
learning the limitations placed on water use and
the lack of a sewer system, go elsewhere to invest
In homes. If the residents of the town see fit to
back the council's judgment in enlarging the
water system, it is quite likely that new homes
and new business buildings will follow and
whatever increase in population is experienced
will justiy the move. It must not be construed
that the improvement is being contemplated to
attract newcomers alone. The council is mora
mindful at this time of existing conditions, but
to improve them must incorporate future expan
sion In the plans.
If, as it has been demonstrated in recent
weeks, the present well can deliver the water
needed, thus eliminating well drilling expense
at this time, there will be no need for reconstruct
ing the supply line or making extensive improve
ments, other than to check leakage. This will
curtail contemplated expenses as well as shorten
the time for doing the job.
A special election has been set for Tuesday,
May 6, to vote on a proposed $75,000 bond issue
to make these improvements to the water system.
The people must decide for themselves if they
want an adequate water supply. It must be re
membered that the more water the city has to
soli the more it will sell. By endorsing the bond
issue the town will go forward. If it is rejected
there will be another period of drouth and dis
contentin which case we'll be going backward.
Way Cleared fcr County Fair
That county-city trade which has agitated not
a few of the citizens the past year or so has
been ratified by both parties to the deal and
there seems to be nothing in the way of holding
a county fair here this year. It may not be possi
ble to launch a full scale fair this fall but it will
not be too difficult to stage a 4-H club fair on a
grander scale than anything heretofore at
tempted.
It may be possible to include some fair fea
tures, such as stock exhibits, in the Rodeo pro
gram, if it is decided to hold the two events at
the same date. At any rate,' the newly-acquired
county property will be available, as well as the
Rodeo grounds, for the use of the fair and what
ever plans may be worked out by the county
fair board should have the full support and co
operation of the chambers of commerce and other
civic groups.
They Deserve Assistance
With acquisition of the county property on
Main street comes a problem of development
t which will require several years of planning and
civic enterprise to bring to completion. Tenta
tive plans formulated by the Junior Chamber of
Commerce, sparkplug of the movement and the
one hoping it will be charged with the responsi
bility of establishing a memorial park, are some
what ambitious but not too much so for a com
munity of this size once the people are properly
sold on the idea. To say the least, these young
men, a majority of whom saw service in World
War II, should have the support of the commun
ity in doing that which others should be doing.
Something that will be a permanent memorial
and at the same time provide the community
with a common meeting place is the plan vis
ioned by the juniors. A memorial building con
structed of durable materials, large enough to
contain an auditorium o sufficient size for all
public functions not otherwise housed, a kitchen
and dining club room, and public rest rooms
these are some o the ideas the juniors hope to
incorporate in the project. As to the remainder
of the giound acquired by the city, the Juniors
would landscape and olherwise turn the property
into an attractive little park, an adornment to
the city as well as a mark of progress in our
co'mmunity life.
The passing of George Bleakman removes from
this section of Eastern Oregon a man whose life
was a typical example of so-called rugged indiv
idualism. He lived the life of the pioneer, trust
ing to his own initiative and rugged spirit to see
him through his various enterprises. He will long
be remembered for his services as school director,
county commissioner and mayor of Heppner, all
of which covered a long period of Morrow county
history and represented a lifetime work in help
ing make this immediate land of ours a better
place in which to live.
30
EARS A0
From Heppner Gazette Times,
April 12, 1917.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Padberg,
who resid" west of Heppner,
were in the city the first of the
week.
John Willard Rasmus died Ap
ril 6 at the ape of 63 years. He
Is survived by his widow, and
three children, Frank O., J. Or
ville, and Lucia Bonine, all of
Heppner.
A quiet wedding was solem
nized at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Spencer Akers in this city
Sunday morning when their
daughter Blanche became the
bride of Cnaries Barlow, Rev. T. I
B. McDonald officiating.
Another wedding of some sur
prise to his many friends was
that of Lester Ingram on Tues
day evening to Miss Fave Rob
inson of Joseph, Ore. The cere
mony was performed at the of
fice of Recorder J. P. Williams.
Frank W. Turner, the veteran
sheep shearer, will start his
shearing plants this week at the
James (arty ranch at Tub
Springs. The second crew, in
charge of W. C. Sullivan, will
soon be In operation at the head
quarters ranch south of Heppner.
Turner is looking forward to a
successful season.
S. W. Spencer of this city re
relied a telegram Monday of the
drowning of Jay Vale In the Mis
souri river near Bismark, N. D.
Mr. Vale was attempting to cross
the river in a boat. He was for
merly at the head of the dry
goods department of Minor & Co.,
and while making his home in
the el'y was married to Miss El
la Ayrrs.
Some rain we had last week!
A few more of those showers ami
little warm weather mixed
with it will make the farmers
smile.
The rendition of the Easter
cantata "Easter Angels" at the
Federated church on Sunday
evening was greeted by an over
flowing house. Mrs. U. A. Noyes
directed the choruses In fine
style.
W. H. Bechdolt was a visitor
Wednesday to Heppner from his
home near Haruman. He has
been unable to get any spring
plowing done owing to the late
ness of the season, and it was
the middle of February before
he finished his threshing.
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Work in laying the concrete
floor in the basement of the Pal
ace hotel is progressing rapidly
under the supervision of the
contractor, T. G. Denisee.
DALEY-BOYD WEDDING
SET FO RSATURDAT
Mr and Mrs. J;:mes DalV of
Heppner announce the coming
m;irrinirp nf their daughter Pat
ricia to Virgil Boyd, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Harrv Bovd of Pendle
ton, which will be solemnized at
in .Vl o'clock a.m. Saturday. Apr
12, in St. Mary's Catholic church
in Pendleton,
Nn form.-il Invitations are be
ing sent but all friends of the
couple have been extended an
invitation to attend.
VISITING IN SOUTH
Miss Barbara Ledbetter tele
praphed her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. B, Ledbetter of her safe
arrival at Ashville, N. C, after
3 highly interesting but unev
entful fllcht across the contin
ent. Barbara, employe at the
First National Bank ol Portland,
Heppner branch, left Sunday,
March 30 by airliner for Ashville
to spend about thre eweeks vis
iting relatives. She expects to re
turn about April 13.
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MIFPMKK
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Meets Every Monday Noon at the
Lucas Place
Letters to the Editor
FLOWERS TO THE LIVING...
It is not often the editor re
ceives praise for his humble ef
forts and when he does he is In
clined to keep it to himself, cher
ishing the thought that there
are some understanding souls
in the world. This week we re
ceived a letter from the "Gaz
ette's first printer, Henry J.
Keyte, which is worthy of pass
ing along to our readers. It is a
greatly changed world since Mr.
Keyte first knew Heppner and a
year's reading of the G-T has
brought little of the old frontier
town to his attention. But the
fact that he enjoyed reading the
paper for its worth brings a mea
sure of genuine satisfaction to
the publishers. The letter fol
lows: Merlin, Ore., April 2, 1947.
Mr. O. G. Crawford, Heppner:
Dear Sir: Well, the Gazette
and I have had another birth
day. I have nothing of Interest
to write for publication, but
want to thank you for the Gaz
ette you have sent me and let
you know that I appreciate the
kindness very much. For all
the names I can recognize of 50
years ago they might as well
have come from Mars, so I think
It would be best to stop it and
use the paper to better advan
tage. However, I did catch a few
names of oldtimers in the "30
Years Ago" column."
I war.t to congratulate you on
what a fine paper you are get
ting out. That is my Idea exact
ly, for a country paper to devote
to all local news, and you are
doing It the best I have ever
seen.
Kindest egards to Mac Clark
and wishing you the great suc
cess you deserve. Yours truly,
H. L. Keyte,
Mrs. Madge Bryant and Mrs
Nellie Anderson went to Port
land Sunday to spend a few
days.
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"lurenile lurf program, beams happily as he squeeses Mickey, dog
guest ol the week on. the Sunday radio show.
Heppner City Council
Meets Mesrasy Ehrh Monlk
Citizens tutTtOR snattan for rfiscus.
mn, plena bring before
the Council
Morrow County
Abstract Cr Title Co.
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ABSTRACTS OF TITLE
TITLE INSURANCE
Office in Peters Building
Oregon's new community pro
perty law is expected to attract
yU wealthy persons to the state
is lost to the state in reducing
the income taxes of present
wealthy residents.
SALES TAX ON RISE
Sales tax proponents passed
bills to provide funds if the sales
tax is voted down by the people
at the special election October
1, 1947. If it passes income tax
exemptions will be extended to
$1800 for married persons, $900
for single persons and $400 for
each dependent. Exemptions
now are $1500, $750 and $.300. If
Mhe tax is defeated exemptions
will he $1000, $500 and $300. The
Merchants Credit
- Bureau
Accurate Credit Information
F. B. Nickerson
Phone 12 Heppner
ITS ALL OVER NOW
After breaking all records for
length and expense (estimated
at over a quarter of a million
dollars) the 44th legislative ses
sion of the state of Oregon stop
ped the clock on the 83rd day at
10:30 p.m. Saturday and kept
right on working until both hou
ses concurred on a 6-hour-stalled , .,... n,'i, i caret to tav win
resolution to sine die at .12:31 i be automatlcally repealed if the
aunday morning Then the au- tax passeSj tnough Jt may be re.
auoi oci.oiuia a..u icpicscmam-1 pealed by referendum of the peo
es stepped out of character to!n, Kite-tailed to the sales tax
nS: is a withholding tax on all sal-
Ve are gonna go home aries and wages which would
Ve are gonna go home establish a more complete checK
Where the summers are hot on all who should pay income
And the winters are cold. taxes. Taxes on incomes over
We've been here so long $8000 were raised from 7 to 8
We're feeling too old. per cent.
There'll be a tear in our eye The legislature passed approx-
When we tell Old Salem goodbye imately 600 new laws. The gov-
Oh, dear, we wanna stay here ernor has signed about 400 of
But we're gonna go home. them and has two weeks more
Goodbyes were alleviated by t0 slsn r veto the others and or
the fact that many of the mem- 101 lne remainuer "e wunoui
bers are on one or more of the ms f'b"dlure.
dozen interim committees creat- PREDICTION
ed by the 1947 session and will
be seeing each other at these
meetings during the next two
years.
SPASTIC MINUTES
During the last minutes of the
session major adjustments were
made in the tax program. At
10:49, Saturday, Senator Thomp
son, a democrat, objected to the
lowering of income tax exemp-
ions without raiting rates in the
high brackets as had been prom
ised by advocates when the com
munity property law was passed.
It is ironical that a democrat
should save the republican dom
inated legislature from political
disaster but republican leaders
were quick to sense that a terri
fic reaction would occur if the
thousands of low income tax
payers were given an extra bur
den and the community proner
y group were relieved of paying
'he state an estimated $2,000,-000.
The budget will stay red one
year ... special session next Jan
uary. GUBERNATORIAL
APPOINTMENTS
Governor Earl Rnell has ap
pointed Paul L. Kliever, Leban
on, and Kenneth D. Shoemaker,
Salem, as additional members of
the State Apprenticeship council.
An act of the 1947 legislature
increased the membership of the
council to provide for veteran
representatives. Kliever, owner
of the Santiam Foundry and
Pattern works, will serve as the
employer memtier and Shoemak
er, who is employed at the Ore
gon Pulp and Paper company,
will serve as the employee mem
ber. The governor also has an
nounced the appointment of Miss
Aileen Dyer, R.N., of Portland,
and Mrs. Louise Arneson, R.N.,
of Salem, as members of the
state board for examination and
I registration of graduate nurses.
GOING ON BIG TRIP
J. J. O'Connor is leaving Pen
dleton this evening by Union Pa
cific Streamliner for New York
City to attend a meeting of J. C.
Penney company managers. Mrs.
O'Connor was to have accompan
ied him but they were unable to
get someone to look after the
children aid Mrs. O'Connor had
to remain at home. The trip
is a sort of holiday for managers
and their wives, the company
bearing all travel expenses. The
genial Penney manager has
been all in a tizzy the past few
days getting the store's affairs
in shape before leaving. He ex
ects to return about April 23.
MASONS INVITED TO
CHURCH SUNDAY A. M.
Masons of the community
have been extended an invita
tion to attend the morning ser
vices at the Methodist church
Sunday. The pastor, Rev. J. Pal
mer Sorlein, himself a Mason,
ill deliver a special sermon for
lie occasion.
Members are advised by the
worshipful master, Gordon Ban
er, to assemble at the hall in
time to leave for the church by
10:45.
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James Archer was taken by
ambulance to the Hermiston hos-
nal Friday evening following
a stroke which left his left side
paralyzed. He had been down
town Friday afternoon and told
some of his friends that he did
n't feel very good. One of these
friends, Ray McAlister, went to
Archers apartment Inter and
found him on the floor In a
helpless condition. A physician
was called and prepared him to
be taken to the hospital.
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Mrs. B. C. Pinckney spent Eas
ter in Spokane with her mother,
Mrs. Mary Bell. She accompan
ied Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson
who spent Easter at Post Falls,
Idaho.
JOS. J. NYS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Peters Building. Willow Street
Heppner. Oregon
J. O. TURNER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Phoae 173
Hotel Heppner Building
- Heppner, Oregon
P. W. MAHONEY
Attorney at Law
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Heppner Hotel Building
Willow Street Entrance
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Heppner. Oregon
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First National Bank Building
Res. Ph. 1182 Office Ph. 402
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PHYSICIAN le SURGEON
Trained Nurse Assistant
Office In Masonio Building
Heppner, Oregon
Dr. C. C. Dunham
CIimOPRACtIC PHYSICIAN
Office up stairs I. O. O. F. Bld
Housi; calls made
House Phone 2583 Office 2572
Morrow County
Cleaners
Box 82. Heppner, Ore.
Phone 2632
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& Finishing
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Lawn Mowers Sharpened
Sewing Machines Repaired
Phone 1485 for apointment,
or call at shop.
Heppner, Oregon .
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Heppner Hospital
Beds available by reservation.
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