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Page 6 Heppner Gazette Times, Thursday, MarcK 8, 1956 PR Defeat Drops Mustangs Out of State Playoffs By James Monahan Coach Larry Dowen's Mus tangs broke through the first round of tournament play Thurs day night with a decisive 44-35 win over St.Joseph, but after a 3 point loss to Pilot Rock in Friday night's tilt by a score of 49-52, the Heppner hoopsters fell apart the following night to bow before the Mitchell Loggers by a margin of 60-55. In the St. Joseph game which was credited by both coaches and sportcasters as the "most exciting game" of the day, the gold clad Heppner quint fought back from a two-point deficit at the first quarter's end to surge ahead at the intermission by an 18-17 score. Lowell Turner, who played one of his best games, put Heppner ahead for the first time on a pair of free throws after Doherty of St. Joe had connected on a single black stripe toss. Skip Ruhl went up with a jump shot to push the Mustang total to 4-1. After this, the two squads traded basket for basket with the lead teetering back and forth until Paul Quaompts put the Jays ahead for a first quarter lead of 12-10 on a long set shot from the head of the key. Both teams switched to tight zone defenses in the second stanza with the blue and gold alternating to a man t0 man at times. These defensive tactics kept the scoring down, but with Heppner capitalizing on their foul shots, they regained their lead with a slim one point mar gin, 18-17. John and Del Piper led the Mustangs in the third quarter as they scored 11 out of the Mus tangs 14 points. A big factor In the Mustangs win was when Bill Doherty took a one-way ticket to the sidelines with 5 infrac tions. Heppner drove deep into the key for good close-up shots but a poor shooting eye kept the score from mounting higher. With 59 seconds left the Mustangs went into a stall and kept control of the ball except for a triple ex change of fumbles. Del Piper took high honors for r 30" MODELS $199 95 Frf 40" $229.95 Priced From Rangc-From AND ESTATE ELECTRIC RANGES SEE THESE TOP HOME APPLIANCES TODAY! Gilliam 6 Bisbee Hardware Co. Who Has It HOSPITAL NEWS Medical Georgia Perry, Con don, dismissed; Henry Durst, Monument, dismissed; John Ree der, Pilot Rock, dismissed; Theo Urie, Condon, dismissed; Mary Joyal, Fossil; Austa Davidson, Arlington, dismissed; Delores Thorpe, Heppner. Minor Surgery Geraldine Swaggart, Heppner, dismissed; Sherry O'Brien, Heppner, dismis sed; Edna Brandt, Kinzua. Major Surgery Mary Warren, Condon; Eddie Olson, Heppner; Lotus Robison, Heppner. the Mustangs with 11 points, while Pete Quaempts took high game laurels with 12. Bill Do herty, St. Joseph center who us ually averages 22 to 25 points a game, netted only 6 tallies. PR Gets Lead Pilot Rock jumped to an 11-4 lead and from there continued to keep a jump ahead of the Mus tangs through out the game to post the closest winning margin of the tourney by a 52-49 score. Ladd McGowan and Duane Chapman led the Rockets through out the game by scoring a total of 29 points between them. Fouling by the Mustangs hurt in the first half but they came back in the last half to come within two points when Skip Ruhl dumped, in 2 foul shots to creep to a 41-32 score with 4:27 min utes left in the game. Heppner's last chance in the game came with 38 seconds when S. Ruhl stole the ball twice but 'the Rockets margin was too big to overcome. In the last game of the tour ney for the Heppner quint, Mit chell's Loggers took the com mand except for a short period in the fourth quarter, and down ed the Mustangs by a 60-55 score. John Piper hooped through 14 points but 35 points by Boles and Bevers of Mitchell was another total that the horses could not overcome. Lowell Turner, Skip Ruhl, Lance Tibbies, John Piper, and Delbert Piper bowed out of the basketball spotlight for the last time at the tournament and should be congratulated for the fine record and performance they turned in for the season. Statistics of the season are not yet compiled and will appear in this column in the near future. o . Tom Wilson Is at Gearhart this week attending a soil conserva tion meeting. I KNOW YOU'LL BE GLAD TO KNOW- Gilliam fir Bisbcc Hardware IS NOW DEALER FOR WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHERS & DRYERS We are now dealers for these "Finest of all" Whirlpool washers and dryers the laundry twins that are designed to take away all your washday worries. See them on display today . . . you'll be amazed at the low, low price of the two finest laundry workers made. Matched Washer And Dryer- Both Priced From- NATIONALLY ADMIRAL Will Cet It Or It Isn't Made Speech Festival Winners Named Students from all county schools took part in the Morrow county speech festival Tuesday at the Lexington school. Hepp ner students walked off with a majority of the awards, though every school placed well in the various divisions. The program was divided into high and elementary division and one-act play festival was held in the evening with all five county high schools entering. Winners in the high school di vision were: (names are listed in order of award). Debate: Heppner team of James Monahan, Dave Cox, Wayne So ward and John Piper was unop posed. Panel: Judy Mason, lone; Dar rel Blake, Heppner; Francine Francis, Heppner. Poetry reading: George Little, and Meredith Thomson, both of Heppner tied for first; Shirley Kononen, Heppner. After dinner speech: Darrel Blake, Heppner, Karl Beach, Lex ington. Oratory or persuasive: Virginia Andresen, Heppner; Dora Sue Davidson, Lexington. Extempore: Lance Tibbies, Heppner; Don Casteel, Lexington. Humorous: Judy Howton, lone; James Monahan, Heppner; Ken neth Jones, lone. Radio speaking: Meredith Thom son, Heppner; Ruthie Warner, Ir rigon and Lowell Turner, Hepp ner, tie for second. Impromptu: Wayne Soward, Heppner; Don Casteel, Lexing ton. . Serious reading: Edith Morris, Heppner; Maureen Groves. Lex ington; Betty Rose, Heppner. Elementary Winners Named Memorized humorous selec tions: 5th and 6th grade, Gary Van Blokland, Heppner; Kathy Rea, lone, nn and 8th, Linda Heimbigner, lone; Douglas Shat tuck, Boardman. Poetry reading: 5th and 6th grade, Janet Thurston, Heppner; Marie Melvin, Irrigon. 7th and 8th grade, Tony Upton, Heppner; Karen Lundell, lone. Story telling: 5th and 6th Judy Walker, Boardman; Jacque line Brindle, Heppner. 7th and 8th, Linda Warner, Irrigon; Roger Do herty, Lexington. Prose reading, 5th and gth: Sandra Eubanks, lone; Brenda Billings, Boardman. Extemporaneous, 7th and 8th: Dennis Doherty, Lexington; Mary (For Both Washer And Dryer) KNOWN RANGES Tucker, Heppner. In the one-act play division the presentations were given an overall rating with the Lexington and Irrigon high school plays rated good; Heppner and lone, average and Boardman, fair. All high school first place win ners received gold medals as their award. Hermiston Sale CATTLE: Baby calves, 4.50 to 20.00 a head; steer calves, 16.50 to 18.20 cwt.; heifer calves 12.85 to 14.10 cwt; veal 9.50 to 23.00 cwt. Stocker steers, 13.20 to 14, 60 cwt.; feeder steers, 14.60 to 116.30 cwt.; fat slaughter steers, none; fat heifers, 13.75 to 14.80 cwt. Dairy cows, 94.00 to 150.00 a head; stock cows, 101.00 to 111. 00 a head; commercial cows, 11. 90 to 12.80 cwt.; utility cows, 10.- 40 t0 11.50 cwt.; canner cutter cows, 6.75 to 9 60 cwt; shells, 5.45 to 6.50 cwt. Bulls, 11.50 to 14. 50 cwt. HOGS: Weaner pigs, 2.25 to 4.00 a head; feeder pigs, 10.10 to 12.50 cwt.; fat hogs, 72.10 to 1520 cwt; sows, 8.10 to 11.30 cwt. SHEEP: Ewes, 7.50 to 16.25 a head. o FOREST SERVICE MEN VISIT LOCAL OFFICE Larry Jolly, assistant regional forester in charge of information and education; Gail Baker, his assistant, and supervisor Charles Rector were in Heppner Monday visiting the forest office. They were on an inspection trip and will visit all district headquarters and the supervi sor's office In Pendleton this week. AT CONVENTION Dr. C. M. Wagner is attending the postgraduate medical con vention of the College of Medical Evangelists held March 6 through 9 at the Biltmore hotel in Los Angeles. EXAMINER COMING A drivers license examiner will be in Heppner Tuesday,' March 13 at the court house from 9:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. li ilt STAR CHIEF POUR-DOOR CATALINA You're setting the pace in this one with your own good judgment the only limiting factor! Up front you have the highway's hottest performance team ... the mighty 227-h.p. Strato-Streak V-8 (239-h.p. with dual exhausts) and its partner, the revolutionary Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic. Here's a vast reservoir of dy namic, vibrant power! The first time you tap that reservoir, you'll discover a thrill that can't be duplicated any Weather, Politics Fog Farm Outlook, Economists Report Weather and politics are com bining to make 1956 farm pro duction and price prospects more difficult to judge than usual, say Oregon State college agricul tural economists in the current issues of Oregon's Farm and Market Outlook, now available from county extension agents. Farm price support levels and the much-discussed "soil bank" are still in the formative stages with a decision needed by the end of March to have much ef fect on spring plantings, says M. D. Thomas, agricultural econo mist. Another unanswered ques tion is the full extent of winter damage to Pacific Coast fruit and nut crops. Approval of some form of soil bank could strengthen markets considerably for Oregon seed growers if large national acre ages are planted to protective grass and legume crops, Thomas states. Seeds that seem to re ceive the biggest call include wheatgrass, bromegrass, orchard grass, perennial ryegrass, tall fes cue, alfalfa, red clover, and as sike clover. More common ryegrass, vetch and crimson clover seed might also be used, especially on cot ton and corn land.' The econo mists report seed supplies are quite limited for brome, redtop, orchardgrass, and wheatgrasses. Supplies are fairly large, for other grasses, clover, and alfalfa seed. November freeze and winter damage may bring local fresh fruit shortages, according to Roland Groder, OSC marketing specialist. A few local shortages, such as certain cane berries, may affect national prices. But North west production of most fruits is only a fraction of national totals and will have minor effects on prices, Groder explains. The nation's 1956 strawberry crop still may be as large as the near-record 1955 tonnage, de spite Northwest freeze damage, says Groder. Larger acreages planned in other sates last fall could easily make up the differ ence. Also, the carryover of It Knows No Master but You You can actually buy a big, glamorous Pontiac than you would pay for many models of the Farley Motor Company Local News In Brief Mrs. Jodie Morrison of lone and daughters Michele, Cheryl and Mary Jo were dinner guests Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferrell. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fergu son returned Wednesday from Everett, Wash., where they had been visiting their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly. Mrs. Kelly and small daughter Luanne, accompanied them home for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Dick spent last weekend in Eugene where they saw the Oregon-WSC basket ball series. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Cribble were in Woodburn last weekend visiting his father, Lane Gribble and his sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Tyler Bob Mitchell of Athena was a business visitor in Heppner on Monday. Mrs. Dora McConnell ,of Day ton, Washington and Mrs. Mary Fisher of Walla Walla were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones and children Sandra and Ray and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Creswick and sons Ronald and Donald attend ed the boat show at the Pacific International Live Stock building in Portland last weekend. Francis Nickerson of Eugene was an overnight guest of his mother, Mrs. Grace Nickerson, this week. Mrs. E. O. Williams of Pendle ton is visiting this week at the home of her son and daughter-in-lav Mr. and Mrs. John Wil liams. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parrish will go to Portland this weekend to visit their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parrish and their new grandson who was born to Mr. and Mrs. Parrish March 2. frozen strawberries seems likely to increase again this year. Prospects look brighter for nut crops on the heels of last year's shortage. Cane fruit prices are also looking up with frozen ber ries moving well this winter to ease large carryovers for the past two years The ear says 00 where else at any price! The way it whisks you past awkward situations and slower-moving traffic will have you holding your breath. You're the master of everything on the road. Why not come in today or tomorrow and sample this tremendous go? And while you're here, you'll find that per formance is only half of this fabulous '56 Pontiac's wonderful story. The other part is price and it's every bit as exciting! Extra-ost optioni. 1) ' STKAIO-STRtAK 860 for less low - priced three! jrummu. WITH STRATO-FLIGHT PARTY PLANNED The Heppner American Legion Auxiliary will give a birthday party for the Legion Monday, March 12 at 8 p. m. honoring the March birthday of the Legion. Cards will be played and Legion naries and their wives are invited. GRANGE TO MEET SUNDAY The Rhea Creek grange will meet next Sunday sta'ting with a potluck dinner at 1 p. m. Miss rvmna I inflp. Oreeon IFYE dele gate to Greece will speak on her experiences. lone News Mr. and Mrs. Noel Dobyns and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Howton at tended the Gay Nineties festival in Forest Grove last week. They also visited their daughters, Dor othy Dobyns and Janet Howton who are attending the Pacific University there. Miss Ruby Ann Rietmann of Pendleton spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rietmann. Jack Angel, manager of Pio neer Memorial hospital, returned Monday evening from a fsw days in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Dick were in Pendleton Thursday to at tend the first showing of the 1956 Norge electric ranges. o USE GAZETTE TIMES CLASSIFIED ADS "Xpu now have $32,000. Would you care to try for th income tax on $64,000?" and the price won't stop you! HYDKA-MAJIC
