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Page 2 Heppner Gazette Times,. Thursday, June 28, 1951 EDITORIAL , PUBLISHERS 'ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EDITORIAL1 ASSOCfATJOlN Knot We Bow Out With this issue of the Gazette Times, the publishers for the past eight and three quarters years, Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Crawford, say goodbye to their friends and subscribers insofar as the newspaper is concerned. The new publishers, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penland, on July 1 will take over the duties of publishing and printing that have rested with the Crawford family since 1910. Taking leave of something that has occupied one's thoughts constantly, that has demanded the attention of one's waking hours (and this is said advisedly, for not merely once but on many occa sions we worked the clock around to assure ad vertisers that the paper would be in the hands of the subscribers on schedule), to say nothing of the pleasant business and social relations enjoyed throughout our incumbency, is not an easy task. We have been treated well and have employed what talents we possess to give the county a rep resentative newspaper and to provide an up-to-date printing service. The writer has had fifty years of working in the newspaper and printing field. Starting as a hand compositor in 1901, he worked first at the Heppner Times office, then owned by the late E. M. Shutt. After mastering the case and learning a little about feeding the old Country Campbell cylinder press and doing other jobs he went to the Gazette office, then owned by Fred Warnock and E. P. Mitchell. From that time up to present he has not missed working at least part of each year in the field of newspaperdom. Mrs. Crawford drifted into the business in 1921 when the Joseph Herald was acquired. Educated for teaching mu sic, she quickly adapted her talents to newspaper work and has been a guiding force in making the Gazette Times a successful enterprise since the fall of 1942. In taking leave from the Gazette Times it is much like bidding farewell to a member of the family. The long association of the Crawfords with the newspaper lias served to make it more or less a family institution. This has been par ticularly true since 1910 when the late Vawter Crawford became publisher of the Gazette, and two years later combined it with the Times. But there comes a time when a change is necessary and that time has arrived. The responsibility is too great and the pace too fast for those approach ing 6r having reached the shady side of life and there are others ready to take over the wheel and steer the ship along the proper course. Many improvements in town and country have taken place since 1942. Heppner has grown not only in population but in civic spirt as well. If The Gazette Times has had any influence in this advancement, its outgoing publishers are glad. It will be something to remember, to bring moments of pleasant reflection in the years to come. There are still big things to be done here, important things, and we are confident the people will meet the challenge whenever the welfare of the town is at stake. And in closing, it is with assurance that the traditions of the newspaper will be carried on and new accomplishments attained that we resign in favor of the new publishers, Mr. and Mrs. Penland. They have the advantage of youth as well as excellent training in their chosen field and will prove worthy of the support of Heppner and the entire county. We bespeak for them a happy and successful life in this their first ven ture in business for themselves. The Office Girl Speaks For several days this writer has been attempt ing to throttle the rising urge to write a few thousand well chosen words, but it seems women can't be silenced, so here we go. When one is born and reared in the printing industry it isn't just the easiest thing in the world to blithely walk off with a "So long, it's been good to know you." Many people and things will be sorely missed. It has been very pleasant to greet people at the desk and be of a bit of help to therri sometimes not as much help as was desired, but we did try. Then there are the freight men, Maurice and Otto, Billy, Dutch and Bill. Sometimes it has just been a pleasant smile and wave as they drove by the "G.T." or a friendly chat when the paper stock has been delivered. It will be difficult to answer the family phone with just hello and not the more formal business phone reply. But let's not get sobby. Let's look at the brighter aspect of the picture. Thursday will be just the same as any other day in the week and not a day to last until Friday or Saturday. Seeing some of the wearied lines erased from the countenances of the editor and his wife is going to be the best of all. We could go on for some time in this wise, but there is no call for it. We wish our successors Godspeed and feel sure they will fit into our community very well. JEAN DUNHAM Kick desk editor. Home Safest Place If you are addicted to driving at excessive speed, driving on the wrong side of the road, try ing to pass with insufficient clearance, or driving while drunk, you should not plan on going very far from home next Wednesday. The highways will be crowded with vehicles loaded with people scurrying hither and yonder to celebrate the Fourth of July, and the Oregon state traffic divi sion points out that the above listed driving habits are the most frequent causes of holiday accidents. tl is practically inevitable that accidents will happen when great numbers of motorists are roll ing along the highways. Yet it need not be the case if each and every driver drives sanely. It is a trifle annoying to get caught in a long line of vehicles moving at a speed governed by the slow est driver the man in the lead but it must be remembered that cars are moving in both direc tions and it might be better to spend a little more time on the road than such a long time in eternity. Of course, the fellow at the wheel who has found time to linger over several cocktails before taking to the road has practically no time at all to get to his destination so he must put the gas throttle down to the floor boards, toot his horn in a rau cus manner and swing out into the oncoming traf fic lane whenever there is the slightest chance that he may cut in ahead of one or two cars. One doesn't have to wait for a holiday to see this hap pen but it is worse in holiday traffic. Governor Douglas . McKay and .Secretary of State Earl Newbry have issued a joint statement urging Oregon motorists and out-of-town vaca tionists to observe the Fourth of July with extra care on streets and highways. What drivers must remember, the statement said, is that traffic on the Fourth will be heavy and chance-taking can lead to an accident. The Governor advised that if the highway toll is to be held to the minimum, every motorist must realize that "there is no sub stitute for caution when highways are crowded with pleasure-seekers." All of this should be a good argument for Mor row county folks to celebrate with theAmerican Legion at lone. THIRTY YEARS AGO Thursday, June 30, 1921- The marriage of Miss Beulah Irma Misner to Fred Mankin was solemnized at the parsonage of the Federated church on Satur day, June 25. We are informed by U. R. Grey, state engineer, that the main road between lone and Lex ington will be closed to travel for at least a month on account of heavy blasting and construc tion work. Returning from their honey moon the early part of the week, Mr. an Mrs. Leonard Barr are busy receiving congratulations. The bride is the former Kate Vaughn. They were married in Echo June 14. T. W. Rippee who resides on the Joe Hughes ranch on Big But ter creek were visitors in Hepp ner Wednesday. Mr. Rippee re ports a big lot of hay down on the Hayes place and predicts a heavy downpour of rain before the crop is in the barn. Mrs. Lena White and two dau ghters of Portland and Mrs. Chas. Curtis of Marshfield, daughters of Mrs. W. W. Smead arrived Sun. day for a visit. The Misses Alma Devin, Ruth Van Vactor and Edythe Boyd were passengers for Pendleton Friday where they will attend the summer session of the state normal school. An interesting and varied pro gram will be presented at lone July 4. Hon. J. K. Weatherford of Albany will deliver the address of the day on the morning of the Fourth. SGT GLENN COXEN WEDS MISS MAYLIS JOHNSON A wedding of interest to Hep pner people was solemnized Sun day, June 10 in the Beaverton Methodist church when the Rev. Horace Mounts spoke the words uniting Miss Maylis Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson of Coos Bay and Sgt. Glenn B. Coxen, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Coxen of The Dalles. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hoyt, brother-in-law and sister of the groom were best man and mat ron of honor. Only members of the immediate families were present. Both of the contracting parties are graduates of Heppner high school. Their families were resi dents here and all are well known in the community. Sgt Coxen is on a 28-day fur lough and will report to a base in New Mexico at the end of his furlough before returning to El gin Field, Fla. The newly weds spent a 10-day honeymoon at the coast. o EXAMINER COMING A drivers license examiner will be on duty between the hours of 9:30 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. Tues day, July 10 at the court house in Heppner. Persons wishing li censes or permits to drive are asked to get in touch with the the examiner well ahead of the sche duled closing hour .in order to as sure completion of their applica tions with a minimum of delay. o II. T. O'Donnell left Wednes day morning for a brief business visit to Portland. j JO THE CRAWFORDS and their staff, we extend our sincere thanks and gratitude for their years of service to Heppner and Morrow County ... For the future, we wish you good health and the joy of satisfaction in a work well done. CLAUDIEN'S HEPPNER When You See It Sparkling Clean! You'll agree here is ONE cleaner who lives up to his advertising! Best proof is to send us a really soiled, spotted dirty garment we'll guarantee you'll be amazed and delighted when you see our results! But we urge you to get your garments in to us im mediately if you want them before the 4th of July. Phone 2592 FOR FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY HEPPNER CLEANERS Mr. and Mrs. Ben Morgan of Medical Lake, Wash, spent Mon day nigh 'at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Troedson. They GAZETTE TIMES The Heppner Gazette, established March 30, 1883. The Heppner Times, established November 18, 1897. Consolidated Feb. 15, 1912.. Published every Thursday and entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as second class matter. Subscription price, $3.00 a year; single copies, 10c. O. G. CRAWFORD Publisher and Editor PENDLETON HEPPNER FREIGHT LINE Arrives at Heppner, Lexington and lone EVERY DAY For Pickup or Delivery For pickup, call Red & White, Heppner Padberg Tractor, Lex. Omar Rietmann, lone Connecting Carrier for Consolidated Freightways Transferring & Heavy Hauling Padded Moving Vans Storage Warehouse U.PandN.P. Penland Bros. Transfer Co. 39 SW Dorion Avenue Phone 338 Pendleton, Ore. were spending a few days in the community calling on old friends and neighbors. Savings Deposits PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY N. D. BAILEY Cabinet Shop Lawn Mowers Sharpened Sewing Machines Repaired Phone 1485 for appointment or call at shop. DR. H. S. HUBER DENTIST First National Bank Bldg. Room 116 Phone 2342 Call Settles Electric for all kinds of Electrical Work New and Repair Shop phone 2253 at Willow & Chase Streets. Res. Phone 1015 Carpentry and Cement Work By Day or Contract Bruce Bothwell Phone 845 A new interest period begins next week at the First National Bank. Take advantage by opening a new account, or making additional deposits in your present account. l'2 interest paid on amounts up to and including $10,000. ..any amount over $10,000 in same account draws 1 interest. Remember... there's NO substitute for a bank savings account. Vs. "UTS BUILD OBfOQM TOOFTHM" SL HEPPNER BRANCH US I I3AT.OL1AL BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OF PORTLAND A C CI DENT I AuTOMOBllKi I TOLD YOU MOTTO ROLL , THOSE WINDOWS UP TOO FAST Can Cost rou your HOME your SAVINGS your AUTOMOBILE your Future Earnings . . . and probable oit of driver' lcease under - the Financial Responsibility Law. SAVE MONEY Insure with FARMERS For Complete details, call or Inquire at rbe office of Wightman Agricultural Service I08 N. Main St., Heppner, Oregon JOS. J. NYS ATTORNEY AT LAW Peters Bldg., Willow Street Heppner, Oregon J. O. PETERSON Latest Jewelry Gift Goods Watches, Clocks, Diamonds Expert Watch & Jewelry Repairing Heppner, Oregon J. O.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 Turner, Van Marter and Company GENERAL INSURANCE Phelps Funeral Home Licensed Funeral Directors Phone 1332 Heppner, Oregon Dr. L. D. Tibbies OSTEOPATHIC" Physician Surgeon First National Bank Building Res. Ph. 1162 Office Ph. 492 Heppner City Cniinril Meets First Monday Citizens having matters for discussion, please bring them before the Council. Phone 2572 A.D. McMurdo,M.D. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Trained Nurse Assistant Office in Masonic "Building Heppner, Oregon V Morrow County Abstract tr Title Co. INC. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TITLE INSURANCE Office in Peters Building Dr. C. C. Dunham CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN Office No. 4 Center St. House Calls Made Home Phone 2583 Office 2572 RICHARD J. O'SHEA, M. D. Physician and Surgeon 2 Church Street Telephone 1152 C. A. RUGGLES Representing Blaine E. Isom Insurance Agency Phone 723 Heppner, Ore. Alfred Baska Gen'l. Contractor Contact me for estimates on Grain Storage Bins Phone 404 - Condon, Oregon
