2 Heppner Gazette Times, Heppner, Oregon, March 18, 1943 EDITORIAL Let's Complete the Job ATION NATIONAl.DITORIAL W . ..ASSOCIATION the Morrow hort ul the !-.o building. :v..iie of the Ah of Mm.rir.j w'r.i- ( I H.is u.( county hospital fund uas S.W w amount estimati-d u rr.-ct anj cxiij This is based on ;i:c architect's e- total cott of constructing ami -"i uippii-.g a f.fieen bed hospital m cirrei.t ibor and material prices. To meet this estimated cost, the county court has .ippiied for federal aid from the l;-ia fund il lotted to the state of Oregon, the local hospital projeei having, an A-l priority. With actual funds on hand from the levy, phis an estimated SHOO due on the levy and SSOO invested in real estate, the court has available S107.-iaS.T3 for building puiposes. With the federal government t'iving one dmiar for each two dollars put up by the county the sun; is raised to S159.39-'about the cost of erecting the building but leaving nothing for equipment. To make it clear relative to raising enough money to build and equip the hospital: Ti-.e gov ernment requires that the plant must be built and equipped, with the assurance that the hospit al will be operated at least the first two years following completion, before funds can be grant ed. To meet the requirement for the c.-.-ry.'.-v cos; the court felt obliged to include $20,000 to be rais ed by popular subscription. This was based on prevoius expressions by individuals and organiza tions that they would like the privilege of con tributing directiy to the furui.-kii-g of rooms or the installation of equipment. It must be remem bered that the federal assistance will be forth coming on the additional $20,000 just as it is on the fund raised by taxation, so that when the $20,000 "is pledged and paid in the total will be 530,000 as applied to the building fund. Individu als and groups wishing to specify what their contributions are to be used for will have that privilege, but their subscriptions will have to be placed in the hospital fund in order to obtain the additional one dollar for each two dollars given. It should not be a difficult matter to raise the additional S20.000, especially for a project as im portant as-the hospital. The citizens of Heppner. business concerns in particular, should be far seeing enough to pledge liberally to this cause. Public spirited citizens in other parts of the county have already made their pledges. It should not take more than a few days to clean this little drive up and thus assure an early stall on actual "instruction nf 'he ho.sDitai. Let us not delay. Remove the Handicap! One can not visit Monument without realizing that despite improvements in the road situation in recent years the little community is still more or less bottled up so far as communication with outside points is concerned. The people there can go down the river to the John Day highway on a new hard surfaced road, or they can go over the hill via Hamilton to Long Creek on a post road, which it is expected wil) be hard surfaced within the next two or three years. That is a good move. It will make travel out of the district to the county seat at Canyon City (the road to Kimberley lias made it easier, it should be said), and will afford travel to such points as the people may want to reach via the Three Flags highway. However, these improvements have not and will not shorten the mileage to railheads on either the John Day highway or Highway 393. Heppner will remain the nearest rail sniping point by a margin of a few miles over Condon and a good many miles over Pendleton. That is figuring the present 24 1 2 miles from Monument to Spray Junction and the 53 miles; from that point to Heppner. Take that 24 1 2 miles and turn it more direct iv towards Heppner, on a route worked out by the Heppner Lumber company and on which several miles of grade is being built, and the distance from Monument to a railhead is reduced to approximately 50 miles. Construction of that stretch of road from the mouth of Chapin creek to Monument will remove the pocket in which the town now finds itself by placing it on a through highway. Construction of sawmills in and near Monu ment will add a heavy volume of freight traffic which could easily be diverted in this direction with the building of a highway to connect the ' Heppner-Spray highway. The Heppner Lumber company is in the process of building a mill at Monument with an approximate capacity of 40.0.: feet daily, and with other smaller mills now run ning and still more to be built there will be a growth in population and commercial activity over that way. Sentiment of the community relative to closer connection with Heppner was sounded out Mon day by representatives from the Heppner Cham ber of Commerce. What was learned was pie using to the visitors and thoy returned home convinced that not oniy is closer relationship with that part of the interior desirable but that it must be made feasible. , Lexington Folks Banquet and Award'; School's Athletes. By Mrs. Cecil Jones The Lexington boys and girls athletic teams were honored at a forma! banquet in the school din ing room Tuesday evening at (t p.m. by the I.exinclon P-TA Tt, Mrs. Henry Hoe Cloud of the Um atilla mission. The girls wore lovely pastel formats with mat chine carnation eorsaees The in. tioductory speech was given by Mr. J. S. Kc.Ulieis who introduc ed the guest speakers. Mr. Fea thers presented the athletic aw aids to the boys after the ban quet. Those attending were Betty Griffin, Edna Ivey, Patricia Ma jeske. Aileen Shannon, Lavonne .McMillan. Irb Bloodsworth. Jn McMillan. Ida Buchanan, Marvin room were Mrs. W. E. McMillan, ketball toornament at Arlngton. halis where she had gone after "lis. A. M. Kilwarils The f I, r I m, ,.., .i... . u...i.i ,i.. - vim io ai ii-iiuing lilc luui liailll-Ill 111. Hi luitauii o iiiuimi arrangement was hv tvim nit'ton c i i i . ni.o,., t i.. -i, ii ouiuiutiy nc iii. ami una. - ..... muim iiieeuiig oi inas. Buchanan and sons Kobert table was betmtifnlk- tr.i.i Wav. Chas. Buchanan, ftnv Pun euro , -' ' .' - i' with white and blue tapers, yel- u'-e.m, Billy Bloodsworth, Robert low daffodils and green carna- ; i;ucl:..min, James Bloodsworth, tions. The place cards carried out ' Joll!1 dAvards. David Buchanan, the St. Patrick's motif, being l'uuiklin Messenger, Charley green hats and shamrocks tied '-io-crg. Floyd Breeding, Mrs. with white ribbon with names in ' Palmer Sorlien, Mr. Sorlien. Mr. white ink. ' and Mrs. J. S. Feathers and Mr. Guest speakers were Dr. and -lU-Mis. Kodney Smith and the . :.Uests. Dr. and Mrs. Cloud street next to the telephone nf. ! The menu consisted of shrimn fiee in the Koberts building. Our cocktail, stuffed tomatoes with new telephone number is 8S2. We ! chicken a la king, peas, potato invite you to come in and see n,.,-' sal. id. autre! food enk-e w-ith.vi hin. new home. i ped cream and maraschino eher. ; ries and coffee. The dinner was Pat Conn.ai i otl b..f.,,. l 1 1 1 l.,. At... u ... n . .... j j - - wiv,m. meai i 'M""11' -mo. .-in- xiuiu aim I sheepman, has retimed from his Mrs. L. L. Howton and served by eastern trip the past week with Mis. Cecil Jones and Mrs. Vernon , ins onue. utey win make their c nnstopnerson, Airs. Konald Ah ; home on the Spring Hollow ranch -led and Mrs. Eldon Padberg j which he purchased last year. Others assisting in the dining Frtirn wnpr? T cif Z.lAa ML ;.4't! a ...y vv,s, niaisu Mm How to Keep 'Em Down On the Farm The other day Pete Swanson's nephew. Bud, allowed as how he was fed up with farm and country life... and was goimr to the city where there was a lot more oppor tunity anj excitement. Some folks might have tried to stop him. Bat not Tete. He even advanced Bud carfare for the trip ...figured that when he'd had a good look around, he'd come back where he belonged. And what happened? After seven days of big-town bustle and excite ment. Bud was back behind the wheel of a tractor, with color In his cheeks again. And he'd traded the ni;:ht life of the city for a guiet glass of beer with Dad. From where I sit, that's how it goes. Try to prevent some one from netting what he thinks he wants anj he'll go on wanting it. But give him his head, ami he'll settle for the sensible thing whether it's country life, or a temperate glass of beer 1 From Heppner Gazette Times March 21. 1913 St. Patrick's lOW'in? dav Thp ITihominna nt. ) tended chuch services in a body, j A lodge meeting occupied the af ternoon and at 6:30 a banquet l a becoming manner in Heppner j was served at the Palace hotel. this VPir Tin Mn-..h 1C a n i celebrated In 'otic program was given. The fob ,3" hf 5nC 'a for increased food production and soon will allow the people of the city to keep a pig in the back Pre Easter Specials ' .,...,..,.,, i,i.iiiiiiiiiiiiHi.i,imiiiiim,n, ,mll From March 22 to 27 inclusive we are offering at 10 pet. discount rj All ermanents Machine - Machineless - Coldwave or Supersonic Alice's Beauty Shop Phone 53 Edith -Alice -Ethel yard. According to dispatches from Washington woman farm labor is to be called if the situation war rants. Mrs. F. A. Andrews, wife of Rev. F. A. Andrews, pastor of the First Christian church, was tak en to the hospital the last of the week to undergo four operations. Burl Gurdane, apprentice sea man, arrived home today for a brief visit with his father. Burl is stationed at Mare Island train ing camp. C. E. Woodson, candidate for jont representative from Morrow and Umatilla counties, spent last Saturday in Pendleton on a busi ness visit. The advancing cost of merch andising has forced all retailers to the limit. Therefore they are ! restricting all credit to 30 days, with 11) days grace before further credit will be denied until the bill is paid. Deliveries will also be curtailed to two each day, one in the morniiig and one in the af ternoon. The Gazette Times has moved. We are now located on Willow 1 -.1 -S - 7 L "'. -4 ORDER FLOVERS NOV BE SURE CF THE BEST FOH EASTER! Pick up your phsne and call Main 2502 . . . it's as easy ns that to he sure of go'tting the lovely tlovers that are so much a part of Easter pep-nd on The Flower Shop for fresh, lovely,' long-la::ting ones . . . and for prices that al ways are reasonable. The Flower Shop the Lexington P-TA was held fnl lowing the banquet with guest speakers, Dr. and Mis. Cloud. Special music was by Delight UiUUle of lone accompanied by Lavonne McMillan. Delight was oeautiful in a white formal and pink corsage and Lavonne in pale blue with pink corsage. An other interesting feature of the program were two musical n.,i. mgs by Mrs. Sorlien, lov ely in a green formal with matching corj sage. She was accoinpanieu oy Miss Dona Barnett. After a very interesting talk by both Dr. and Mrs. cloud refreshments were served in the lunchroom by Mrs. Vernon ChristopTierson and Mrs. Oscar Breeding. O. E. Haigh of Jordan Valley is spending a few days at the home of A. M. Kdwards. Mrs. Laura Scott visited in The Dalles last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Jack son. Mrs. E. S. Burnside who suffer ed a stroke last week is reported to be much improved. Her daugh ter is caring lor her. Kev. Paul Davit's, superinten dent oi the Congregational chur ches in Oregon, will be in Lex ington on Wednesday, March I'l, and would like to meet with all the members of the church to dis cuss some matters of importance to the church. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ledbutter went to Pordand Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Chnstoph erson visited in Arlington at Hie home of Mr. and Mrs. Spalding. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hicks and children and Ben Grant of Prine ville were visiting at the i-m Grant home over the week end. James J. Allyn of Oak Grove spent last week visiting his bro i her, George Allyn. Invitations have been received by friends and relatives to the oOth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McMillan Sunday, March 21, in Corvallis at their home. Mrs. Eva Hudson and daughter Gwen from Union were visaing at the C. C. Jones home on bai urday. They all ajtendedjhe has- HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES The Heppner Gazette, established March 30. 1SS3. Trie Heppner Times, established November IS, LS97. Consolidated Feb. 15. 1912. Published eveiy Thursday and entered at tiie Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as second class matter. Subscription price, $2.50 a year; single copies, 10c. O. G. CRAWFORD Publisher and Editor ; and David, and Rap Papineau. Mr. and Mrs. Elwynne Peck and baby daughter of Toledo and Etta Millet of CorvalliK Kiinnt the week end at the George Peck Mrs. Delnha Jones is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Henderson and children were dinner guests at the Claud White home in the mountains on Sunday, where they were celebrating the birth day of their son, Laddie Gene. Mr. ana Mrs. tu. k. JUcFadden home. Mr nnrl Trts IT -, ntn. ..... iu .i.iiij I'm;;' , mi. om mn. j. ri, nil i- utloeil went to Grants Pass Saturday to 1 spent the week end in Naches, stay with the children of Mr. anil Wash. Mrs. Gerald Acklen while they ! Kev. George Hatch will hold went to the funeral of Mrs. G. C. services at the Christian church Acklen, mother of Mr. Acklen, in I on Sunday. Subject at 11 a.m. Port hind. I will be, "The Triumphal Entry." Mrs. Lonnie Henderson return- The evening subject will be "Ev ed Tuesday evening from Che- 1 angelism." It's always Sam sonite -WHEN YOU THINK OF LUGGAGE Come in and look over our new shipment. A bag for your every need, a single piece-of luggage or a com plete set. Seeing is believing An ideal se lection for Easter giving. Have you seen our wide selection of PLASTIC TABLE CLOTHS SHOWER CURTAINS WINDOW CURTAINS CARD TABLE COVERS and APRONS They are good looking and great labor savers. Case Furniture Co. . 1 1 i!llll!!j!il!lH!li!l!li:!ll!!!l! ster BASKETS CANDIES CANDLES CARDS RECORDS Gr ALBUMS TOILETRIES foe Men and Women SAAGER'S PHARMACY Thanks For The Memory j H Spring is the t ime when love flowers again . . . when mem- EE cries ere born. Love and memories grow stronger through J H gifts the right gift at the right time. H U We are ready to help you select the correct gift. 1 Jewelry is always proper. And you can buy some- j U thing in jewelry that will fit the reminiscent mood ff j EE . and the purse. ! Drop in today. We will helrj vou choose the nrp;pnt thnt ' H will be priceless in sentiment. I H Why not come in immediately so that the one you love : S will be able to always say .. . If .1 .. i nanis wr me memory: PETERSON'S Jcivelers SEMI ANNUAL TMOItlKi display OF MADE-TO-fY CASURE CLOTHES lor years this has been an out standing event with us and this year is no exception. A representative from Ed. V. Price & Co. will be in our store to show the latest styles and exhibit swatches and bolt lengths from the large selection of fine woolens that can be used in the tailoring of these quality garments. He will also be on hand to give advice concerning building a com plete wardrobe to serve your in dividual requirements. Be on hand for this important event and avail younclf of this authoritative counsel. Saturday, March 20 Only WILSON'S MEN'S WEAR THE STORE OF PERSONAL SERVICE ublic Dance Saturday Evening, April 10 I OO F Hall, Lexington . Music by FARROW'S ORCHESTRA Supper will be served during intermission Sponsored by ' The Wranglers, Morrow County Saddle Club