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Paga6 Heppner Gozette Times, Thursday, April 12, 1956 Prizes, Bounty Set For Porky Contest The Morrow county Hunters and Anglers club this week launched its fourth annual porcupine con trol contest with the winners due to receive some big prizes and every contestant eligible to collect a bounty on the animals. The enlarged contest Is aimed primarily at the control of the destructive porkys who cause serious damage not only to stands of pine timber in the forests but also to fruit trees, farm shelter trees, alfalfa fields and live stock. Prizes have been awarded in past years to those bringing In the most noses, but this year's contest has an added incentive feature a bounty of seven cents per nose will be paid for all the noses turned in during the dur ation of the contest which runs until the end of the year. The noses can be turned in to any of the following checking stations: Anderson's Builders Supply, Gil liam and Bisbee, Western Auto in Heppner; and the Monument store operated by Billy Settle Noses turned in for bounties will also be counted in the final total for the grand prizes to be award ed next January, Vic Kriemeyer, chairman of the porcupine con trol committee, announced. The seven cents bounty on each porky has been provided by the Heppner Pine Mills and the bounty is redeemable for an equal amount in sporting goods equipment. Each nose will be worth one point toward the pri zes. Donors of prizes or prize money include Frank Hamlin, Aikens, North Fork Timber Co., Heppner Soil Conservation district; Kinzua Pine Mills, Leo Flower, Kimberly; Claud Cox; Orville Cutsforth; Morrow County Livestock Grow ers; Frank Wilkinson; Morrow county court; Hardman Cattle Association and the Tamarack Monument Cattle Association. The consets begns immediate ly and open area includes all tim bered, farm and range area con tiguous to Heppner There are no restrictions as to how the ani mals must be destroyed, the only requirement being that noses must be detached before being Secretary of State Candidate Visits William E. Ilealy, candidate for the Republican nomination for secretary of state, will be In Heppner for a meeting with his supporters on Thursday, April 12, according to word from his Salem office Healy served for eight years" as assistant secretary of state under secretary Earl T. Newbry. Prior to entering state service he served as manager of the Ashland chamber, of com merce and prior to that was for several years engaged In news paper and publicity work, u Mr. and Mrs. Orville Smith of Seattle arrived Tuesday for a few days visit at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Pfeiffer Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tioedson and Mrs. Anne Smouse attended Pomona grange at Boardman on Saturday. Miss Carol Ddom and brother Butt-hie visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Troedson last Thursday. Entertainment Plus PRESENTED. PROUDLY BY Heppner H. S. Student Council RON MALCOM IN PERSON Charging Bull ! ! 12 FEET FROM CAMERA j. ' , , ) AND STILL COMING 'Vi V Ir tV?li L i turned In. Everyone is eligible for the prizes except forest service per sonnel, game commission, fede ral fish and wildlife personnel and state police. These persons however are eligible to collect bounties for noses. Last year approximately 400 noses were turned in, Ken Keel ing, Hunter and Angler president reported, and this year It is hoped that at least 2000 of the animals can be destroyed. Others aiding Kriemeyer on his committee are Earl Gilliam and Bill Labhart. A full list of the prizes will be found in an ad elsewhere in to day's paper. o Band Carnival is Acclaimed Success The second annual Heppner Band Parents club carnival held Saturday night at the fair pa vilion was called very successful by club officers who announced that the gross income for the event was over $500. Highlight of the program was the crowning of a king and queen for the evening by county school superintendent Jack Flug Low ell Lee Turner was chosen king and Edith Morris queen. One of the most popular booths was the dunking tank where visitors with good aim had the opportunity to dunk Joe Stewart, school super intendent; Norman Peters, Char les Iluggett, James Mallon, L. L. Robbins and John Snyder. One booth was operated by the cham ber of commerce and Soroptlmist club members aided with the country store. The high school band gave a concert during the evening. Several drawings were held for door prizes donated by Rosewall Motor Company, Fulleton Chev rolet, Farley Motors, Gilliam and Bisbee, J. C. Penney Co., First Na tional Bank, Wilson's Men's Wear, Red and White store, Tur ner, Van Marter and Bryant, Thomson Bros., and L. E. Dick. W L. Cox was general chair man for the carnival and LeRoy Gardner was his assistant. Cox however, entered the hospital early last week and his job was taken over by L. E. Dick. Mrs, Oliver Creswick is president of the Band Parents club and she 'cpcpt-essed the appreciation t of the club and chairmen for the aid given by the club members and parents. VALBY LUTHERAN (Continued From Page 1) Peterson, son of John E Peterson charter member and Carl F. Berg strom, nephew of Olaf Bergstrom Ben Anderson, son of Charles Anderson, charter member; and Robert Peterson, great-grandson of John Johnson at whose home the congregation was organized, Also included in the present church board Is treasurer Leonard Carlson, son of Andrew Carlson charter member; and secretary Don Peterson, grandson of John E, Peterson who served as the first secretary from 1886 to 1912. Of added historical interest is the first wedding performed in the church uniting Ott Lindstrom and Miss Anna Lundell on Oeto ber 29, 1899. Observance Set C f TL -II Scenes & Thrills TALKED ABOUT FOR WEEKS LATER I Don't Miss A Lifetime of Thrills Echo Clouts Mustangs For 13 to 7 Victory By James Monahan Echo, last year's state baseball champions, took a step forward to another gold cup as they .down, ed the Heppner Mustangs in a hit filled tilt by a 13-7 score. Ahead only 6-3, the Cougars blasted Mustang hurler, Dean Connor, for 3 hits the last Inning to push across 7 runs while the Mustangs collected only 4 tallies on the same number of hits. Although the blue and gold "9" matched Norm Bergstroms Cou gars for the same number of hits, the errors made by the Hustangs far surpassed the Cougars as Heppner made 10 to the cats 5. Heppner's first score of the game came In the third inning. Groshens received a free base on balls when he was dusted off i with a wild pitch. Ruhl collected a base on balls but was forced out on Griffith's fluffed fielders choice. Gentry drove in Griffiths and Groshens with a long dou ble. L. Tibbies smashed a double into right field to drive In Gen try nd tie the score 3-3 Dough erty ended the inning with a pop fly to the Cougar first baseman Echo added another run in the fourth and 2 more in the sixth while the Mustangs could not collect one even though they banged out three hits during the same time. . In the "big seventh" with the score at a deciding 13-3 count the Mustangs suddenly caught fire and rifled 2 line driving singles and a whistling double to left field for 4 runs. Heppner's rally was cut short when Jim Morris went down swinging on a 1-2 county Big gun for the Mustangs was Burke Gentry who collected 4-2 and drove in 3 runs and collected 2 for himself. This week the blue and gold diamond squad hosts the lone Cardinals in a home game duel scheduled for 2.00 p. m. Reports from track coach Jim Mallon's state that the Mustang cindermen will travel to the Pilot Rock invitational track meet this Saturday. Also on Coach Mallon's agenda is Morrow county Jr. Olympics which is slated for appearance on May 5 and Mallon reports that things are taking shape and that everything should be ready for the event. The contest will feature all track athletes, both boys and girls under the age of 18 who wish to participate. The 70th anniversary service being held this Sunday, April 15 at 11:15 a. m. will have historical significance as Karen Lundell fourth generation of the Berg strom family, and Paul John Peterson, fourth generation of the Peterson family, will be baptized special guests for the morning will be the two daughters of Rev, J. W Skans who was present at the church dedication, All the friends and especially the pio neers who recall events about this early period are invited to the services and to the potluck dinner which will follow in the church parish hall. Rev. Merlin W. Zier, pastor of nope Lutheran church in Hepp ner, is also pastor at Valbv cnurcn. CAPITAL PARADE Continued from Paee 2 cent stamp issued within the past 15 years for from 8 to 35 cents. 4-H FUN NIGHT SET A family fun night will be held by the 411 clubs of the area on Saturday at the lone Legion hall Proceeds will go for the local I. F, Y. E. fund. Dancinc. cards And other entertainment is planned. Spring, At Last? With a little more moisture; Some days that are warm: Things sure will look different On hill, yard, and farm! Weeds; wheat; pasture grass; Flowers; all are growing! Everyone, with any excuse, is cultivating or hoeing! Very soon now, some grain Could be damaged by hail! Before, then, get insurance for Protection that won't fall! hr For All Your Insurance Needj t . ' in f;,"'iir1''iirf iv if iiiirin iwniiJ REV. DUANE V. WALN District Women's Groups to Meet at lone Church Monday The Mid-Columbia association of women's groups will hold its spring meeting at the lone Com munity church Monday, April 16. The meeting will start at 10 a. m. and will continue until 3 p. m. with the women of the lone church serving lunch at noon. Women's groups from churches of the district from The Dalles to Enterprise will participate. An interesting program has been arranged with Rev. Duane Wain of Ovimbundu, Portugese East Africa scheduled as one of the featured speakers. He will speak in the morning at 10:30 and show slides at 2:15. Rev. Wain has been working in Africa under the American board of foreign missions since 1928 and states that the church is de veloping rapidly in Ovimbundu. It is self supporting and has In creased in spite of the fact that a third of a country's harvest last year was ruined by hail storms and drought. Rev. and Mrs. Wain were de tained in the United States from 1940 to 1946 due to the war and during that time he was pastor of the Congregational church at Freewater, Oregon. o - Students Demonstrate Reading Ability Seven students from Mrs. Edna Turner's first grade class at the Heppner school demonstrated their reading ability at the chamber of commerce meeting Monday. Mrs. Turner explained to the group how reading is being taught in the school and held a special class with the students to show the results of the teach ing. The program was presented as a result of a recent magazine article which condemned reading practices now being taught in some schools. o ARCHERY CLUB TO MEET The Archery club will meet Wednesday evening, April 18 at 8:00 p. m. at the Sanders Insur ance Agency in the Hotel Hepp ner. All persons interested are in-! vited to attend. HERE ARE THE IN MORROW COUNTY HUNTERS & ANGLERS IPorcupine Comtesft 1st-Model721 Remington 30.06 2nd-Rugers Single Six .22 3rd 7 x 35 Bushnell Binoculars 4th-Hi Standard Sentinel .22 5th-Spinning Rod and Reel 6th 6 x 1 5 Binoculars 7th-Coleman 3-Burner Stove 8th-Coleman 2-Mantle Lantern 9th-Casting Rod and Reel lOth-Silva Pocket Compass Contest Starts Immediately Ends December 31, 1956 BLOODMOBILE VISIT SCHEDULED APRIL 25 The Red Cross bloodmobile will visit Heppner Wednesday, April 25 it was announced today by the Elks lodge, sponsors of the blood drawing. Headquarters will be at the Methodist church and the drawing will be 11 a m. to 3 p. m. Approximately 100 pints is the quota. o CHILDREN ASKED TO KEEP OUT OF CORRALS Wranglers club officers this wesk urged residents to keep the children out of the club's stock barns and corral area at the fair grounds, stating there is danger of the youngsters getting hurt. During recent weeks children playing there have opened gates and several colts and horses have been able to wander loose In the grounds. Some of the animals are touchy enough that they could hurt smaller children, it was said. o RETURN FROM KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Don Bennett re turned last week from Preston, Kansas where they were called by the death of his father, Neil Bennett. ATTENDS CHURCH The Rainbow Girls, as a group, attended sendees at the Christian church Sunday, April 7. o TO ATTEND CONFERENCE Among those from Heppner at tending the regional conference of the Soroptimist club at Coos Bay this weekend are Mrs. W. O. George, Mrs. E. E. Gonty, Mrs Robert Penland, Mrs. Pearl De vine, Miss Leta Humphreys, Mrs. Clara B. Gertson, Mrs. Grace Nickerson and Mrs. Floyd Adams. ATTEND CONVOCATION Members of All Saints Episco pal church, Heppner who attend ed the annual Episcopal Convo cation at Klamath Falls, Friday, Saturday and Sunday were Rev. and Mrs. G. R S. Little, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Gilliam, Allen Case, Winn Crist, Mrs. R. BT Rice, Mrs. James Valentine, Mrs. Jack Loyd and Mrs. Robert Ferrell. The convocation will be held at The Dalles In 1957. o Hermiston Sale HOGS: Weaner pigs, 3.50 to 8.25 a head; feeder pigs, 12.10 to 14.00 cwt.; fat hogs, 14.80 to 15. 80 cwt.; sows 10.20 to 13.10 cwt.; boars, 2.20 to 6. 80 cwt. SHEEP: Feeder lambs, 13.25 cwt.; fat lambs, 15.10 to 16.10 cwt. No other sheep. CATTLE: Baby calves, 2 50 to 16.00 a head; steer calves," 17.70 to 18.80 cwt.; heifer calves, 14.75 to 16.50 cwt.;iVeal, 20.50 to 22.25 cwt. Stockersteers, 14.50 to 15.60 cwt.; feeder steers, 16.10 to 17.90 cwt.; fat slaughter steers none; fat heifers, 14.60 to 15.85 cwt; no choice available. Dairy cows, 92.50 to 121.00 a head; stock cows, 105 00 to 131.00 a pair; commercial cows, 12.90 to 14.30 cwt; utility cows, 11.60 to 12.70 cwt.; canner cutter cows, 9.10 to 12.30 cwt; shells, 6.75 to 8.20 cwt.; bulls, 12.75 to 15.40 cwt. i HOSPITAL NEWS Medical Carolyn McDanlel. Heppner, dismissed; Agnes Jam ieson, Condon, dismissed; Euthel Jones, Fossil; Emma Warren, Heppner; Bert Cork, Heppner; Viola Wilson, Condon; Daniel Ol son, Heppner, dismissed; LeNona Hopper,, Spray, dismissed; Elea nor Gregory, Kinzua, dismissed; Ellen Rieth, lone; William Jewell, Monument; Richard Severs, Con don; William Brown, Condon, dis. missed; Richard Springer, Hepp ner, dismissed; Nora Turner, Heppner; Erna Pattee, Condon; Robbie Bickett, Condon; Ned Sweek, Heppner; Juanita Sherer, Condon, dismissed; Bertie Davis, Condon. Minor Surgery Oliver Hague wood, Heppner, dismissed; Eelinn Mortimer-Rose, Heppner, dis missed; Ellen Moore, Heppner, dismissed; Dee Jones, Heppner; Carolyn Mayes, Kinzua, dismis sed; Anna Bolin, Condon, dismis sed. Major Surgery Gertrude O' Harra, Lexington. Mr and Mrs. Vic Kreimeyer had as their guests over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. Gwen Cof fin of Enterprise. Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDaniel Jr. visited for several days at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Joe Mahon Jr. at Elgin They also visited with .Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Perry. llllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllH FOUR FISHERMEN BREADED STOMP pkg. 57c LGE. 40 OZ. CAMPBELL'S Tomato 10 cans 9 Blue Hill 5 lbs. s BRADLEY PIES Apple and Cherry CORNS Standby Cream Style or Whole Schillings tffiee We Reserve the Right to Limit Quantities on These Items (BURKENBINE'S) HeppnerJlflarket Phone 6-9922 Mrs. A. G. Pieper of Lexington who recently underwent surgery at St Vincent's hospital at Port land is now recuperating at the home of her daughter Mrs. Earl Hall in Portland. She will remain there for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Johnson of Seattle and Mr . and Mrs. James Wright of Moses Lake, were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs. Whitmer Wright. Mrs. Floyd Adams returned on Sunday from Ontario, Oregon where she had been called by the death of her granddaughter. Mrs. C A. Ruggles was in Port lnd over the weekend, returning Monday and bringing her hus band home for a few days. He was released Friday from Good Samaritan hospital where he had undergone surgery. Mrs. Mabel Chaffee, Mrs. Ethel Z3imantz and Mrs. Sara Jones drove to Pasco last Thursday for the day. Mrs. Jones continued on to Yakima for a visit Judy and Nancy Ferrell were house guests of Ronnie and Judy Jones over the weekend. Mrs. James Valentine and Mrs. Jack Loyd were Pendleton visi tors Monday. Timmy Loyd who was a guest at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Bob Hales over the weekend, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson left yesterday for Seaside where they will spend several days visiting at the home of her sis ter, Mrs. Ella Jean Burns. PKG. 39c OLEO 95c EA. 49c n cans Kernel, 303 Cans lb. Soup C. A. RUGGLES BeppnM, Oregon THIS AD CONTRIBUTED BY HEPPNER PINE MILLS, INC. fIL HEPPNER SCHOOL GYM P.8M Phon 6-9623 Box 611
