2-Heppner Gozette Times, Heppner, Oregon, December 4, 1947
EDITORIAL
Ch ino's Role In World Peace
In the race against time to save western Eu
rope from the pedis of communism it is possible
that insufficient attention is being given-to one
of the most fertile fields for the spread of this
meni.ce to democracy and freedom. That field
la China, where the spread of communism has
been rapid in recent years and where conditions
are still such as to lend encouragement to fur
ther envelopment of the Chinese people unless
drastic measures are taken to combat the insid
ious propaganda fostered by the Kremlin.
Speaking to the breakfast assembly of the Na
tional Editorial association in Chicago Novem
ber 23, Dr. Chen Chang-lok, consul general, Chi
nese Republic, gave a graphic picture of condi
tions in his country today. His subject was "Trend
of Political Developments in China." His dis
cussion had to do with ocmmunism, for there is
little in a political sense in his country today
that does not involve communism.
Dr. Chang-lok did not spare the American-British-French
members of the Allied combine for
their lack of action at a time when stern mea
sures could have helped most effectively in op
posing communism. Pleas for assistance were
met with a showing of indifference by the chief
exponents of democracy, with the United States
making a belated and none too effective effort
after Russian activities were well underway.
Russia, quick to size up the situation, stepped
in and volunteered aid. To get the job started
off right, from the Russian point of view, the wil
iest communist propagandist, General Borodin,
was transferred from the United States to China,
and we have Dr. Chang-lok's word for it that
Borodin is nothing If not thorough.
The eminent Chinese statesman said that com
munism thrives only where there is hunger and
want want such as is evident on every hand in
China today. Promises of a better, easier life
are easier to make to a man who knows nothing
of the contorts such as we in America accept as
our every-day portion, and Borodin wasted no
time in getting into action among the peasants.
The pattern followed is to call upon a half-starved
farmer and tell him that the rich are living
off of his toil and sweat that they are not en
titled to their riches and that he is justified in
taking what is rightfully his. This is followed
by placing a gun in his hands and telling him
to join his neighbors in going out and getting
what belongs to him. A tired, underfed man
has no time for recreation, even reading, and the
promise of acquiring an easier Using by the
simple but somewhat doubtful lawful process
of hijacking is a sales talk against which the
average Chinese farmer or laborer has little
resistance The result of this campaign directed
by Borodin and his satellites has been to create
an army of more than one million Chinese sol
diers, although the communist promises of plenty
by dividing with the rich have failed to fill the
empty stomachs and to give clothing and shelter
to the masses of Chinese people.
Dr. Chang-lok did not minimize the gravity of
the situation in western Europe, for he realizes
that so long as there is hunger and want in any
country there is fertile soil for the communists,
but it is his belief that Asia with its more than
one billion people and civil strife underway in
China and India is the area offering the greatest
danger to civilization. It would require but a
spark to set all Asia aflame, he thinks, and what
has happened heretofore will look like nothing
more than preliminary' engagements to what will
occur in attempting to quench the conflagration.
His solution, for the present at least, is a stabil
ized China, a China able to sustain its industries,
feed, clothe and house its people. Althugh the
Chinese are a patient people, Dr. Chang-lok fears
their patience has been worn thin and it will
require prompt and substantial aid if the com
munist march is to be stopped.
Same Old Story
Taxpayers of District No. 1, Heppner, followed
the usual routine and remained away from the
school meeting held Monday afternoon at the
city hall to vote on the matter of consolidation
of four adjoining school districts with District
No. 1. Fourteen votes were cast, all in favor of
consolidation. This writer knows of one group
of some 20 eligible voters who were reminded
about the election less than two hours before the
meeting opened. Some of the number turned
out and voted but the majority of them stayed
away.
In view of this and numerous preceding elec
tions in which little interest has been displayed
in school affairs, is it any wonder that teachers
have had to seek financial relief on bended knee,
or that we find our school boards and other
officials WTestling with building and mainten
ance problems?
We close our places of business on afternoons
as a token of support to the high school athletic
program. That is easy to do because there is en
tertainment and excitement. But no one thinks of
taking five minutes off to go and vote for some
thing of vital importance to the maintenance and
upbuilding of the school system. We can take a
day off, if necessary, to go up and have it out
with the superintendent and teachers if Willie or
Mary gets caught in mischief or fails to be put
at the head of the class, but we can't take an
hour off to attend a school meeting and do our
duty as patrons and taxpayers.
Fourteen votes, all in favor of consolidation
with the four districts whose petitions had been
certified by the district boundary board, is a
small percentage of the qualified voters of the
district. It shows a definite lack of interest in
our educational system, even if sufficient to as
sure the other districts that No. 1 is for consoli
dation.
Youth Center Justified
Attendance by more than fifty high school stu
dents at the initial youth center party at the
civic building is proof that efforts put forth to
date to provide a gathering place for the young
people have been fully justified. Those responsi
ble for the movement would have been gratified
if no more than 12 or 15 young people had turned
out .
If the cooperative spirit in evidence Sunday
afternoon is followed throughout the school year
there is no reason why more ample facilities can
not be provided at the center. Good behavior
will prove a valuable asset to the students and
will lighten the burden of those aiding them in
carrying out the program.
This is but the beginning of an experiment
which we hope will be given a thorough trial
before the public mind is made up one way or
the other. If given a fair trial we are sure it will
prove a valuable asset to the community and
will establish the fact that a youth center is a
possibility in a town the size of Heppner.
Lex Newlyweds
Enjoy Extended
Honeymoon Tour
30 years &m
From Heppner Gazette Times
December 6, 1917
The marriage of Miss Sybil
Hager of this city and Hugh
Bran of Bend was solemnized in
Portland last Sunday. The young
couple will live in Bend.
Eliza J. Ayers died at her
home in the city November 29
at the advanced age of 81 years.
John R. Simons died at the I.
O.O.F. home in Portland Decem
ber 5 and will be buried in
Heppner.
A son was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Pete Farley on December 4
at their home in Heppner.
A 10 12 pound daughter was
born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry
North ness Saturday, December 1.
Olaf Bergstrom of Eight Mile
was in Heppner a couple of days
getting a mangled ringer dress
ed. The finger was injured two
weeks ago while Mr. Bergstrom
was making some repairs on
drill.
Florence E. Bobbitt and Wil
liam John Martin were married
at the home of the groom's un
cle, L. H. Martin, Tuesday after
noon.
E. R. Huston and R. W. Turner.
president and secretary of the
Morrow County Farmers Union
left for Pendleton by auto Mon
i Lt,t i' WOI
We have persuaded ol' Kris Kringle to give us
a helping hand for the next couple of weeks.
And he brought his whole sled-load of Christ
mas gifts with him-cosmetics, toys, camera
supplies, candies, records and men's groom
ing essentials. Stop in today and let Kris help
you select your Christmas gifts at Saager's.
-Headquarters for Christmas Shopping-
Saagers Pharmacy
Mrs. Clarence Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Bill B. Marquardt
returned the first of the week
from their honeymoon trip. Their
journey took them through Nev
ada, Utah, California, Mexico
and Oregon. They visited the
Boulder dam and the Will Rog
ers memorial. At present they
are living at the Chas. Marquardt
home. Mrs. Marquardt is the
former Rena June Messenger.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dinges re
turned Sunday from a trip to
Grants Pass where they spent
the Thanksgiving holidays with
their daughter and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Gerald Acklen.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carmichael
left Friday for Portland on business.
Mrs. Vernon Munkers motored
to Walla Walla Tuesday, taking
her daughter Marilyn there to a
physician.
Cecil Jones made a business
trip to Waitsburg, Wn., Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Zearl Gillespie of
Boardman visited Monday at the
Truman Messenger home.
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Padberg
made a business trip to Pendle
ton Tuesday.
Archie Nichols left Wednes
day for Portland where he will
spend several days.
Mrs. W. I. Miller and family
of La Grande and Mrs. Rhodaj
Jones were visitors last week at
the Cecil Jones home. The Mill
ers left Friday for home, but Mrs.
Jones remained and plans to
spend the winter with her son.
Mr. and Mrs. Truman Messen
ger Jr. left for The Dalles Wed
nesday where they will make
their home." He will manage the
Frank Hamelle farm for his un
cle.
Miss Edith Edwards of Spo
kane spent the Thanksgiving
holidays at the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs. Truman Messen
ger Sr. and daughter Betty, and
Mrs. Truman Messenger Jr. were
visitors in College Place and
Walla Walla one day last week.
CHURCHES
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Advent ii: Holy communion. 8
a.m. Church school, 9:45 a.m.
Holy communion, 11 a.m. Jun
ior Fellowship, 6:30 p.m. Senior
Fellowship, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, holy communion,
10 a.m.
Bishop Barton will be present
at the Parish supper on Friday,
Dec. 12, in the parish house.
Confirmation service Sunday,
ix-c. n, ii a.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Bible school, 9:45; Bible school
attendance goal 137 for Sunday.
Come and share with us in the
study of God s word.
Morning worship, 11; commun
ion and preaching; sermon top
ic, "Where Can We Meet Jesus?'
by Evangelist Gene Chamber-
Iain.
Services at Hardman, 2:30. Bi-
Die scnool and preaching.
Evening evangelistic service,
f:du. bpecial musical talent will
be featured at this service. Mes
sage, "Who Is the Anti-Christ?'
Services every night during
the week except Monday. The
grade school youngsters will
meet Tuesday thru Friday at 4.
Choir practice Thursday eve
ning at 6:45 in the basement.
The men of the church will
meet in the minister's study
Monday evening, Dec. 8, at 7:30.
day morning to attend a state
meeting of the union Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Mrs. Mattie Brashears of lone
and Bill Dodson of Sand Hollow
were married at the court house
Wednesday afternoon.
Grand Chancellor Leslie
Crouch and Grand Keeper of
Records and Seal Walter E. Glea
son will pay an official visit to
Doric Lodge No. 20, Knights of
Pythias on next Tuesday eve
ning.
Mrs. C. S. Van Duyn and Mrs.
Josephine Forwood have depart
ed for their homes after being
here several weeks taking care
of their mother, Mrs. Eliza Ayers.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMillan
and daughters spent Thanksgiv
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
S. G. McMillan.
rnenas in Lexington were
pleasantly surprised to receive a
phone call to the home of Mrs.
tarl Warner from a resident of
this town several years ago. The
lady will be remembered here
as Claudia Windsor and was liv
ing here, and attending school
with Mrs Warner and the Mc
Millan boys. She has not been
to Lexington for quite a number
ol years but plans a visit soon
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Peck
and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nel
son attended the football game
in Eugene. The boys returned
home, but the girls remained for
several days, returning Thurs
day with Mr. and Mrs. Peck's
parents who spent Thanksgiving
here.
Jack O'Harra who goes to
school in Eugene spent the holi
days with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Newt O'Harra.
The executive meeting of the
P-TA was held Tuesday after
noon at the Cecil Jones home.
A P-TA meeting will be held on
Dec. 15. There will be a white
elephant auction sale.
Miss Marie Steagall who at
tends St. Joseph's academy in
Pendleton spent Thanksgiving
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Wilbur Steagall.
METHODIST CHURCH
J. Palmer Sorlien, Pastor
Sunday, November 7, regular
morning worship at 11 a.m. with
special number by the choir,
Mrs. Thomas Wells, director.
Sunday church school at 9:45
a.m., classes for all ages, Mrs.
Lucy Rodgers, superintendent;
Mr. Robert Owens, assistant su
perintendent; Mrs. J. Palmer Sor
lien, Junior department superin
tendent. M.Y.F. Wednesday evening at
the church at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday choir practice at 7
p.m.
First Wednesday of each
month, meeting of the Womens
Society of Christian Service.
ST. PATRICK'S CATHOUC
CHURCH
Schedule of services:
Mass in Heppner on the 1st
and 3rd Sundays at 9 a.m.; 10:30
on the 2nd and 4th.
Mass in lone on the 1st and
3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m.; 2nd
and 4th at 9 a.m.
Mass on the fifth Sunday one
mass only In Heppner at 9 a.m.
Holy days of obligation: Mass
in Heppner at 7:30 a.m.; mass
in lone at 9 a.m.
First Fridays of the month:
Mass in Heppner at 7:30.
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KINZUA NEWS
By Elsa M. Leathers
Elvin Davis, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Davis, came from Lin
field where he attends college,
for Thanksgiving. Eddie and Ber
yl High of Condon, Mrs. Davis
brothers, also were guests.
Miss June Owen of The Dalles
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Owen, over the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sitton and
family spent Thanksgiving at
Spray with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Davis and
Mr.- and Mrs. Ralph Moore and
family spent Thanksgiving day
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les
ter Harrison.
Mrs. Kinard McDaniel return
ed to Kinzua after spending two
months at Heppner taking care
of Mrs. Lloyd Harshman.
Von Bonner took Keith Osborn
and Bob Warren to The Dalles
for medical attention.
Mrs. Al Harvey and son Joe
came from Portland Tuesday to
visit her family.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Sande
brought their small son home
from a hospital in The Dalles
where he had been having med
ical care.
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
J. O. PETERSON
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Meets First Monday Each Monti
Citizens having matters for discus
ion, please brine before
the Council
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Putnam and
children, Carol and Lee, of
Clackamas spent Thanksgiving
at the home of Mrs. Putnam's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A
Troedson.
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GAZETTE TIMES
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March 30, 1883. The Heppner
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18, 1897. Consolidated Feb. 15,
1912.
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