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Page 4 Former Lexington Resident Dies Washington By Delpha Jones The Burnott sisters have recei ved word of the death of their aunt, Mrs. It. A. Nichols, January 2!l at Puyallup, Wash. The fam ily resided in Lexington for many years, being associated in the General Merchandise Store of Nichols and Leach, then selling their interest to Leach Bros, they hought and conducted a store in Dayton, Wash. They sold there and later was a partner in the wholesale business of Snyder and Nichols, now Snyder.Creceliu.s Paper Co., Walla Walla, Wash. Then disposing of this interest, moved to Pupallup where they have since resided. I meeting the group went to the Funeral services were at P" SvS tJTg' lup Monday at 1:00 p. m. ne jn (he y(mng Pcope.s cholr leaves to mourn her loss her hus-1 wetzel, pastor of the Lex band, It. A. Nichols, a daughter, j inf;ton christian Church was in Mrs. Robert Logan, one daughter , vjted to deliver the address of the i -it tlm oinnini; meeting preceded her in death, one granu- ,..-...,;. - ; ; .",' son, Bobbie Jr. Logan Heppner Gazette Times, Thursday, February 5, 1953 Boardman News k,,ti 1,1, After church they attended a a jiu.tv ... , relatives and friends icnurcn social tu nl&imrnfmnxaltrmnxs were served. Mr. D. in helping to rebuild the Metho-1 Pierce delivered the evening mes dist church after the church had sage in the Lexington church for been demolished by the Heppner I Mr. Wetzel who delivered the flood in 1903. The daughter Mrs. Logan, who was born in Lexington, is a musi cian of rare ability, having fin ished ner course in turope message in Hermiston. At the Blue Bird meeting Bev erly Davidson was elected presi dent, Janet Palmer, vice presi dent; Martha Doherty, secretary- The High School class of the: treasurer and Lnda Van Winkle, Sunday School were guests at the, scribe. They drew names for Hermiston Christian Endeavor, secret sisters and discussed our Sunday. They were taken over by Mrs. Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. Messen ger and Mr. Wetzel. The young sters going were Phyllis and Bev erly Nolan, Janet Kendall, Betty Botts and Betty and Jerry Mes senger. After a most successful WE SAY Thank You ! B For Your Response And Comments At The Opening of Our New Store We want to express our appreciation for your response and many comments on our opening day. Our new enlarged lo cation will enable us to better display our menchandise and give you better service. Here Are The Names of The WINNERS OF OUR OPENING DAY CONTEST 1st 10 names will receive S10.00 coupon to apply on the purchase of any Frigidaire unit. 1. Betty Ann Gentry 2. Mrs. Loy McFeirln ;i. Mrs. ft. B. Rice !. Mary M. Wright 5. James G. Vanovcr (I. Nels Fast 7. Jessie Furlong 8. Elaine George 9. Howard Pettyjohn 10. John Williams 2nd 10 names will receive S5.00 coupon to apply on the purchase of a James Dishwasher or a Universal Deepfryer. 1. Clarence Johnson 2. Jack Bedford .'!. Bill Zinter 4. Mary Benge .r. Grace Hughes (!. R. E. Ferrell 7. Mary McMurtry 8. Jack Van Winkle 9. Mrs. Roy Lindstmm 10. Richard Calvin 3rd 10 names will receive $1.00 coupon to be used on purchase of any small appliance. Mrs. L. 11. Case 6. Mrs. E. E. Gonty 7. Daisy Collins 8. Verla Carr 9. Bessie Livingston 10. Judy Harrison Betty Sorenson Wilma Unrein Cornice Nash Floy Privett Heppner Refrigeration Former Mode O'Day Bldg. Phone 1423 meeting dates. Our next meet ing will be at Janet Palmer's home on Valentine day. Janet Kendall and Pat McMillan are our leaders. Linda Van Winkle, scribe The Lexington school held their budget meeting last Thurs day afternoon at the school house with the following people sitting in on the budget, Mrs ,C. C. Car- I michael, Mrs. Emma Breshers, and Mrs. M. V. Nolan, Mr. Mervin Leonard, A. F. Majeske, E. E ! Peck, Don Campbell and James j Vanovcr and Mr. M. V. Nolan. jThey are happy to report that j they could cut down several hun j dred dollars this year, j Mr. and Mrs. Claude Devine were visiting in Lexington one day last week from North Bonne ville, Wash. Ralph Jackson and son Ken neth of The Dalles were Lexing ton visitors last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Zielgler of The Dalles are the proud par ents of a son William Hermann born in The Dalles one day last iweek. The grandmother Mrs. I William Smethurst is in The Dal- les with the family and Mr. Smet I hurst motored down over the weekend. Mrs .Bill Nlckols underwent major surgery in the Pioneer Me Irnorial hospital one day last week. The Lexington Campfire Girls met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jirnmie Reed on Wednesday of last week. After the usual busi ness of the evening with the meeting being called to order by , the pres. Miss Nancy Wright, lovely refreshments were served ! by the hostess. The next meeting I will be held at the Wilbur Stea 'gall home. It was also announ ced that the P. T. A., which meets , on the 10th of Feb. will have i a joint program by the Cub j Scouts, Campfire Girls and Boy Scouts. ! Thursday evening between the hours of 8 and 7 the Campfire Girls held a joint drive, to the last minute donations to the March of Dimes. Two captains wore appointed for this with the ; Torch Bearer girls Pat McMillan 'and Janet Kendall filling these ! positions. They divided the two in half and took their crews and did a very successful job of col lecting. Those taking part were Margaret Kendall. Charlene Jones, Barbara Steagall. Nancy Wright, Dora Sue Davidson Michey Grey and Peggy and Louise Botts. Saturday these girls with the 4-H girls held a pie and cake sale at Ted's Gro cery and also raised some money to help with the March of Dimes. Bobby Riddle son of Mr. and Mrs. P." J. Winters had the mis fortune to be injured while work- GONTY'S FINAL CLEARANCE OF 1 A GOOD SELECTION OF POPULAR WOMEN'S AND MISSES STYLES Ml . ILL ing at the William Smethurst ranch on Saturday and is spend ing a few days in the hospital in Heppner. He has quite pain ful injuries around his head and face, is suffering from the loss of some teeth and a slight brain concussion. Mrs. A. F. Majeske entered the St. Anthony's hospital in Pendle ton Sunday evening in prepara tion for major surgery on Mon day. Several friends dropped in to the O. W. Cutsforth ranch on Thursday evening and surprised Mrs. Cutsforth with a cradle shower. The guests were enter tained by Mr. Cutsforth who showed the fine pictures taken on their recent trip to the Hawaiian Islands, and some of the last Lexington flood. After her many fine gifts were opened refresh ments were served to the follow ing: Mesdames New't O'Harra, W. E. McMillan, George Irvin, Earl Kendall, Tad Miller, Bill B. Marquardt, Truman Messenger Sr, Homer Hughes, Don Hatfield, Kenneth Jensen, and the hostess es, Mrs. Gene Majeske, Mrs. Gene Cutsforth, Mrs. Bob Kilkenny and Mrs. C .C .Jones. Mrs. C. C. Jones and son Kenny, Colleen Wallace, and Max Breed ing motored to Echo on Thursday where they met Earl Miller who will spend some time in Lexing ton where he'll be employed. Lynn Wright and Pat Steagall were hostesses Thursday night to a birthday party honoring Bar bara Steagall at the Steagall home. Very interesting games were played after which she opened her numerous gifts, and lovely refreshments were served. The Lexington Boy Scouts held their regular meeting Wednesday night at the school house with their leader and assistant Armin Wihlon and Cecil Jones both in attendance. At this time the boys discussed what they were giving at the P. T. A. meeting on Feb. 10 at which time they were to have the program. Several numbers were decided on and parts were given out. Deanna Steagall who attends St. Joseph's academy in Pendle ton spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Steagall. Gene Spray is visiting his cou sin O. G. Breeding. Ina Nickols is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cox are driving a new DeSoto. Mrs. Mervin Leonard was a business visitor in Spokane on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Bert Breeding and Mrs. Carl Breeding of Stanfield were Lexington visitors one day last week. The Step-in-Time 4-H club met at the home of their leader Mrs. O. G. Breeding Monday of last week. Janet cut out her garment protector since Anna Marie's ma terial wasn't suitable she didn't cut out hers. Charlene and Mar- Boardman Public School instal led emergency lighting appara tus in the auditorium this week. Any time the regular power fails, the lights instantly and automa tically go on without touching a switch. This is a necessary added feature to the building. The School board members, the Clerk, Mrs. Nathan Thorpe and Supt. Ray Anderson prepared the 1953-54 school budget. Mr. An derson wll meet with the County Superintendent at Heppner Feb ruary 4th for the final draft be fore posting. 'Mr. and Mrs. Indn Robertson and children were called to Pay ette, Idaho Thursday for the fune ral of a friend, Mrs. Ethel Wal lace. Weekend guests at the Nathan Thorpe home was Mr. Thorpe's parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thorpe, Seaside, Oregon and Mrs, Thorpe's brother-in-law and sis ter Mr. and Mrs. Jim Aiken, Pen dleton. Mrs. Emma Ashton, Arlington, was an overnight guest Saturday at the home of Mrs. Margaret Klitz. Mrs. Ashton also called on other friends. Tillicum Club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Clayton Allen with Mrs. Dale Russell as co-hostess. Eleven members and two visitors were present. Plans were made for the "Sweetheart" annual dinner which will be February 14th. The senior class of the Board- end . , "'line :.. t i f rani p ai uil v.""-. . . vrr P 1 L,a - man High school is si""-" ith home. a dance in the gymnasium mith h at thfi the 21st of March. I Sx-vera l lac. y birthday , ,.f lt..mn nf Ml'S Dinner guesis ai mc ;i. , ,,ln pvrjressine Mr. and Mrs. Earl urigs. r tn Mrs Briecs. Tliose - ....... Tl.l., nioninrr Yl'prt Mr. alKl WIS. ru" Kress, Irrigon and Mrs. Leroy Morgan, Milwaukie, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Duelen and children, Hermiston were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Deu len's parents Mr. and Mrs. Edd. Kunze. This was also the birth day of little Miss Dora Duelen, who was 10 years old. Harold Marlow spent the week- attending were aicsuun. . Anderegg, Ray Brown, R. A. Fort -ner Dwight Hulit, Henry Z.vney and Walter Wyss. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wagner have moved to Ordnance, Oregon Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wagner will reside on the farm in Boardman. o- " NEED Letterheads, Phone 882 REMEMBER HER ON garet cut out and put together their needle cases. Charlene's is red and white, Margaret's wine and white trimmed with the white yarn. Cherry and Joan made patches, and we also planned the program for the year and filled our cards. Our next meeting will be Feb. 5 at Charlene's house. We had three visitors Mrs. Jones and Valda and Vickie Irvin. Joan served refreshments of cookies and punch. Charlene Jones, Reporter. The Lexington Blue Birds held their first meeting at the home of one of the assistant leaders Janet Kendall on Saturday after noon. L. D. Vinsen from Monument was a business visitor in Lexing ton one day last week. Walt Wallace who has been living at Ephrata is spending some time in Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. 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