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Heppner Gazette Times, Thursday March 1 5, 1956 Page 3 !n. Jack Bedford, Reporter Social News Deadline 8 p. m. Tuesdays usic In The Schools s Topic For Program )f Soroptimist Club Music in the Heppner schools -as the program topic for the So ptimist club meeting Thursday oon at O'Donnell's, with Mrs. x? Hughes as program chair lan. Jay Sumner, Alice Stewart, met Wright, a clarinet trio, layed a selection from the Nut rackers Suite, accompanied by !ary Stewart at the piano. They re featured with the Heppner gh school band under the di ction of Norman Peters. Mr. Peters spoke to the club l music in the schools of Hepp jr. He told what is being done id what is hoped to be done in ie future in the way of music : the schools. Mrs. Oliver Creswick, president the Band Parents club, told of e accomplishments of the club getting new uniforms for the gh school band, and capes and ps for the grade school band. Wilson Home Scene Of Sunday Party Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson and Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Wolff were cohosts and hostesses at dinner and bridge at the Wilson home Sunday evening. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Low ell Gribble, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Dick, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferrell, Mr. and Mrs. James Popham, Mr. and Mrs. James Driscoll, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bellenbrock, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meador, Mr. and Mrs. James Thomson, and Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. Womens prizes went to Mrs. Gribble, high; Mrs. Bellenbrock, second and Mrs. Meador, low, Richard Meador won first prize for the men, Lowell Gribble, se cond and James Thomson, low. Mrs. Dick received the traveling prize and Mrs. Driscoll, the door prize. LEGION AND AUXILIARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE HELD IN HEPPNER Mrs. Velma Glass, county health nurse, was also a guest at the meeting. 3, TRUST American Legion Post No. 87 and its Auxiliary of Heppner were hosts for the District American Legion conference held on March 4, at the Legion hall. Open house was held from 5:00 to 6:00 followed by dinner at 6:30. Harlan McCurdy, Jr. acted as master of ceremonies and intro duced Mrs. Mary Van Stevens, the mayor of Heppner who made a brief welcoming speech. Department Commander of Oregon, Jack Larson, of Spring field spoke on the 4 point pro gram of the Legion. He empha sized the child welfare and the veteran's rehabilitation pro grams, and urged all posts to support the "Back to God move ment in their respective areas. Mrs. Harold Leach, Department president of the auxiliary from Bonneville spoke briefly on the auxiliary program. Visiting state and district offi cers were then introduced; they included department adjutant Joe McDonald and Mrs. McDon ald from Coos Bay; Fred Thomp son, rehabilitation chairman from Portland; Mrs. Clarence Grund, 1st vice president, of Monmouth; Mrs. P. L. Thornton, secretary of Portland; Mrs. Vernon Kennedy, Department community chair man from Pendleton; District commander, Bob Burlingame and Mrs. Burlingame from Milton- PUT THEIR HEALTH IN SAFE HANDS You can depend on the skill of your physi cian and the precision of your pharmacist to safeguard your family's health. Our part is to fill prescriptions accurately from top quality drugs. Complete Prescription Service PHIL'S PHARMACY bessh rv. PHIL BLARNEY, Owner Episcopal Auxiliary Plans Annual Easter Monday Card Party The Women's auxiliary of All Saints Episcopal church met Monday evening in the parish house with about 30 members present. Plans were made for the an nual Easter Monday card party to be held April 2 at 8:00 p. m. The committee appointed to be hostesses for the party is Mrs. Claude Graham, Mrs. P. W. Ma honey, Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs. James Valentine, Mrs. Richard Wells, and Mrs. A. D. McMurdo. Delegates elected to attend the convocation in Klamath Falls April 6, 7, and 8 are Mrs. Ro bert Ferrell, Mrs. George Little, Mrs. James Valentine, Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs. Jack Loyd, Mrs. Richard Wells, Mrs. R. B. Rice, Mrs. A. D. McMurdo? Mrs. Allen Case and Mrs. La Verne Van Marter. A film on the United Thank Offering was shown by Mrs. Van Marter and Mrs. Mahoney. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jack Loyd, Mrs. Harold Sanders, Jr., Mrs. Robert Jones, Mrs. Marvin Smith and Mrs. John Pfeiffer. Freewater; District Auxiliary president, Mrs. Dorothy Smith and Mr. Smith of Hermiston; and District vice-commander FoiTest Thornburg and Mrs. Thornburg of Lexington. All seven posts of the legion and auxiliary of district 6 were well represented. Mission, an all Indian post and unit received the award from the District vice commander for the best attend ance. The primary reason for the dis trict conferences is to create an enthusiasm in promoting the Le gion and Auxiliary service pro gram. To accomplish the alms and purposes, the Interest and acti vity of every member and the strength of new members who will dedicate themselves in ser vice to God and Country is need ed. Festival Plans Made By Extension Unit Miss Beverly Bradshaw present ed an afternoon discussion on accessories for clothing, at the regular meeting of the Heppner Extension Unit Tuesday, March 13 at the home of Mrs. Paul Warren. Mrs. Gene Ferguson announced plans the county committee has made for Homemakers Festival, May 1. The Heppner unit will present a five minute demon stration depicting accessories for clothing at the Festival. Mrs. N. C. Anderson presented the ballots for voting on next year s program and also discus sed plans for a children's cloth ing workshop which will teach basic sewing techniques. Any one in the community who wish to learn to sew is eligible. Mrs. Al Fetsch, Mrs. Merritt Gray and Mrs. Gene Ferguson were appointed on the nominat ing committee. Mrs. Paul Warren, Mrs. William Heath and Mrs. Al Fetsch are In ch'arge of the Festival demon stration. Mrs. Warren served refresh ments to the following members: Mrs. Sam Turner, Miss Beverly Bradshaw, Mrs. R. K. Drake, Mrs. William Turner, Mrs. Al Fetsch, Mrs. Gene Ferguson, Mrs. Ray Bailey, Mrs. N. C. Anderson, Mrs. Douglas Drake and Mrs. Merritt Gray. Coming Events Friday March 16 Sans Souci Re bekah lodge Monday March 19 Chamber of commerce, noon at O'Don nell's American Legion business meeting Tuesday March 20 American Legion auxiliary Wednesday March 21 Civic Lea gue Benefit Spring Style Show, Elks Temple Thursday March 22 Soroptimists noon at O'Donnell's Friday March 23 Ruth chapter No. 32, OES Saturday March 24 Elks clam feed and dance RHEA CREEK EXTENSION UNIT On Wednesday, March 7 the Rhea creek extension unit met at the home of Mrs. Barton Clark with Miss Beverly Bradshaw as the leader on Accessories for your Clothes, There were eleven members present. 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Fulleton Chevrolet Company Cub Scouts Entertain With Tea For Mothers, Brunch For Fathers Members of Den Four, Cub Scouts entertained their mothers and small sisters with a tea on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Marvin Smith. Cookies were made by the boys of the troop. Those present were Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. LeRoy Gardner, den mo thers; Mrs. Jerry Daggett, Kay and Lee; Mrs. L. E. Dick, Casey, Stuart and Erin; Mrs. D. H. Jones, Jan and Bob Hager; Linda, Len nie and Lane Smith and LeRoy Gardner. Saturday noon, all the boys invited their fathers for a brunch which they prepared at the Gard ner home. Present were John Williams and Mike; James Hager and Bob; Jerry Daggett and Lee; Ed Dick! anrl Ctiiart1 TV.far7in CmltVi arA ' kJl MUl I Till hJllllll CXI 11 Lane and LeRoy Gardner and Le Roy. o Estimate On Cemetery Project Told By lone Sorority The Beta Omega chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at the home of Mrs. Gene Cutsforth Wednesday, March 7. Discussion was held on the Red Cross drive to be conducted beginning Thursday, March 15 In lone. Committes were ap pointed to canvas' the town with Mrs. L. F. Leathers appointed as chairman. Phil Newitt, superin tendent of schools, has Informed the group that the school will conduct its own Red Cross drive in the form of an assembly. The chapter is also sponsoring the Easter Seal drive and plan a Lily Day sale prior to Easter. The completed estimate on the cemetery project was submitted and is as follows; 3 hp, single phase, 220 volt motor and pump unit, 82 gallon hydro-pneumatic tank and automatic accessories, $536.00; magnetic motor starter with electric switch, $35.70; 1V4 Inch plastic pipe, 900 feet, $201.96; 7 stand pipes and couplings, $45.00; Mr. Black wiring and labor and meter, $60.00; making a total of $878.66. Letters have been sent to all organizations in town that would like to cooperate in this commun ity project. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Cutsforth and Mrs. Donald Peterson. Sanders Entertain Saturday With Dinner and Bridge Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders en tertained Saturday evening with dinner and bridge at their home. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Blakney, Dr. and Mrs. James Nor ene, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Angel, Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Van Mar ter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koenig. Women's prizes were won by Mrs. Blakney, high and Mrs. Koe nig, second. Jack Angel was high for the men and Paul Koenig, second. Whats Trumps Club Meets At Wolff Home Mrs. Wallace Wolff entertain ed the What Trumps club with a dessert-bridge at her home last Wednesday afternoon. Guests were Mrs. Tom Wilson, Mrs. Lowell Gribble, Mrs. Claude Graham, Mrs. Robert Penland, Mrs. James Thomson, Mrs. E, K. Schaffitz, Mrs. W. O. George, Mrs. Leonard Schwarz, Mrs. Har old Colin, Mrs. Earl Blake, Mrs. Gene Ferguson and Mrs. L. D. Tibbies. High score was held by Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Blake was second, Mrs. Tibbies, third and Mrs. Schwarz, low. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ruggles spent a few days in Portland the first of the week. Miss Frances Duran Sets Wedding Date The wedding date of Miss Gloria Frances Duran to David Myatt, has been set for Satur day, March 17 at 3:00 p. m. at the Assembly of God church. A reception will follow in the base ment of the Methodist church. All friends and relatives are cordially invited. o Dessert-Bridge Held At O'Donnell Home Mrs. Harry O'Donnell, Jr., was hostess for a dessert bridge Wed nesday evening of last week. Players were Mrs. Jack Angel, Mrs. Lester Wyman, Mrs. Phil Blakney, Mrs. Fred Sanders, Mrs. Paul Koenig, Mrs. William Sowell, Mrs. Pat O'Brien, Mrs. James Popham and the hostess. Mrs. Sanders won first prize and Mrs. Wyman was second. o TO ATTEND HEALTH MEETING Mrs. Velma Glass, Morrow county health nurse, left Wed nesday evening for Portland to attend a meeting of Public Health nurses at the Oregon State Board of Health. She was accompanied by her son Tom and Neal Penland. o Orville Smith, Seattle, former Heppner resident, was visiting here last week. Auxiliary Entertains American Legion Post The American Legion auxiliary entertained the Legion post on its 37th anniversary, Monday night, March 12, with a card party, after which refreshments were served. Prizes in bridge were won by Mrs. Richard Wells, high; Mrs. Gene Ferguson, second for women and for man, Loyal Parker was high and Bruce Lindsay, second. In Pinochle, for women, Mrs. Riley Munkers was high and Mrs. Douglas Drake, second; for men Douglas Drake was high and Riley Munkers, second. Mrs. Gene Ferguson and Douglas Drake received the traveling prizes and Mrs. Floyd Worden the door prize. 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