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i Pa2 HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES M0H10W COUNTT'I NIWIPAfIR The Heppner Gazette, tabllhed March 30, 1883. The Heppner Time, established November 18, 1897. Consolidated February l, 1912 HeDDner Gazette Times, Thursday, October 4, 1956 ' ' -' - . , i s.. ... ... -- . ... .i i MlWSPAMt. PUIIISHIIS ASSOCtAnON ROBERT PENLAND Editor and Publisher GRETCHEN PENLAND Associate Publisher NATIONAL EDITORIAL jAsgjcSTQN V..H nilHHIB'U'llll Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter Subscription Rates: Morrow and Grant Counties, $3.00 Year; Elsewhere $4.00 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Why I Am A Republican . . . BY ROBERT PENLAND Why AM I a Republican? Quite a few years ago, when I was old enough to realize that there were such things as Demo crats and Republicans, I used to occasionally wonder why my family were all Republicans and why some of our close neighbors and friends were called Democrats. The only explanation I could ever determine was that I was BORN A REPUBLI CAN. . . . For some time that explanation was sufficient, tut as time added a few gray hairs to this head that answer wasn't enough. As years went by, there were times when I thought I could see that to be a Republican meant I stood for something different than what a Democrat did. Then, again, there were times when there was so little differ ence between the two parties that to a young, very inexperienced political observer there was practi cally no point for argument. There have been times in recent history when that was. true. Recently I asked myself the same question again Why Am I A Republican? The answer that I gave myself really surprised me because of Its clarity, and its Importance. I wonder how many people have ever asked themselves a simi lar question? Here are the reasons I gave myself for being basically a Republican: 1 The Democratic party, through its actions and by the statements of many of its leaders and its members, believes and works for MORE gov ernment. The Republican party believes in LESS government. 2 The Democratic party has consistently worked for MORE controls over business, produc tion, sales, etc. The Republican policy has been to REDUCE government controls over the actions of the people and the business of the nation. One of the few Democratic leaders to work contrary to party ideas was Cordell Hull who spent years trying to encourage free trade among nations, unencumbered by high tariffs which tend to re duce world trade. 3 Republican candidates, especially in Ore gon, have been accused of many "give-aways" by their Democratic opponents. Actually, if there is such a thing as a "give-away party", the Demo cratic party Is it. It has during recent years tried to give MORE aids and support to farmers, some business, taxing units, and others regardless of whether or not that aid was needed. It has fought for MORE federal aid to education (a program which I feel is far from being the answer for most Rom Th County Agent's Office By N. C Anderson srhnnl districts. For everv dollar I send to Wash ington in taxes, I am lucky to get back 65 cents, while administration costs in local taxing dis tricts are but a few cents per dollar. I want to pay my school taxes here, not to Washington.) Orocon (in particular) Democrats have ac cusod the Republicans of "giving away" or trying to, the people s natural resources at Hens canyon, at Al Serena, at John Dav and manv other places Who were thev sriven to if it wasn't the people? irlahn Power Comnanv for example, is owned by many thousands of American citizens, as is every privately-owned power company in America. Is it wrong for the citizen stockholders of power companies to receive a dividend for their dollar investment in those companies? I don't think so I alwavs understood that America was founded r,n tho frlpa th;it free enterprise meant a chance tn live, work and earn as mv ability and ingenu itv dictated. If I have a few dollars invested in a power company, or any other company, I want that company to have a chance to grow and ex pand and serve the people and to make money. If that company makes a profit, so do I, and the thing that has made America the great country it is today is the fact that private business has been able to grow, develop and make a profit. The rvmrcratie nnlirv seems to be that if any big business makes a profit, it is wrong. Therefore, If I own a share in that business and I , too, make a profit from that share, am I wrong? I don't think so! (Let me say right here that, though I would like to, I do not own one single share of stock in any company or business except this newspaper) 4 Democratic policy for years has been for the federal government to GIVE, with little or no apparent thought as to where the money was to come from that was being given. During the de pression there was such a need, but we are not now in a depression. The money that is being given for the multitude of federal aids comes, or will come, from my pocket. I don't think it all is necessary, neither do most Republicans. 5 Finally, the Democratic policy as I see it, means more and more government control, more government aid, and more government say over how I mav live, work and pursue the nappiness that I was promised in the constitution. In other words, I think the overall Democratic program will lead ultimately only to one thing a social ist ir unvemment iii America. I don't like the idea and I don't want it. The Republican party policy is just the opposite. That's Why I Am A Republican. From the numerous reports of trespassing and property destruc tion by hunters it appears that the "Red Hat Days" program still has much to accomplish. Those who have signed the tied Hat pledge "to he law abiding; to re spect the rights and property of others; to be carelui witn lire arms" would not think of doing some of the destruction to pro perty reported by farmers. i think the "guest" county agent column of Wilbur Burkhard, Washington county is worth print ing here. It is hoped a lew oi the "cruiltv" mieht heed this good advise. Here is the article that appeared in Washington county local papers last weeK. "Green leaves turning to red, yellow and other varying shades reminds us that it won t be long before the frost is on the "pun kin". The geese will begin head ing south in their V lormations and the fishlne tackle gets put away, while the rifles and shot guns are hauled out of storage for the fall and winter hunting seasons. We call the dog and look him over to see whether he can still keep up with us and find that he Is, in most cases, in better gan was surprised Saturday af ternoon bv a surprise birthday party which was arranged by her mother. Those present were tar rie Medlock, Dot and Dimple Crabtree, Cora Scott, Helen Stree ter, Marion and Mansel Krebs, Laura Chandler, Francis Jones and Margaret Ely. shape than we. Of course we have to shop for ammunition to get the latest and most powerful loads that have all the features, including radar steering to keep our poorly aimed shots from mis sing the game. The final polishing that should be done alwavs seems to be ne glected or even ignored by enough persons to cause trouble and poor relations with the owners oi tne land where we take our game. There are many ways to work at becoming better sportsmen such as signing a "Red Hat oledse. Reading hunting laws thoroughly, even going to rod and gun club meetings are ways to get the idea of what is ex pected of the sportsman hunter The trouble comes from not put' ting the knowledge to practice when we co on the actual Hunt ing grounds. We may even find the owner waiting at the gate with his own firearms ready but not for game. He greets us with a grunt and conveys the idea that we or no other hunter will seek eame on his land this year or any other year so long as ne holds title to that land, wnyr The rancher is not just "grouchy old goat", he is display ing a reaction to some inconsider ate blunder that was made dur Ing last year's hunt. Think back- remember the gate we were too tired to close as we left for home? The long drive we took out through the cultivated field, the trash pile we didn't bury as we broke camp? All the little things add up to a staggering total" which would "peeve" any landowner. Then there is always the fel low who carries a set of wire cutters to let the beefy hulk of his dog through the fence. He is nn RDortsman. He is little of anything except perhaps a"thug" who in effect does the same thing as the fellow who uses a prybar to enter a locked nouse or nltrnalvpprinn tn blow a safe. The two or three cut wires don't, look like much to him, but any one who has tried to repair such wanton destruction will unaer stand the reason for the rancher's attitude. The other inconsider- ates only add fuel to the burning fire. It takes some thougni xo ueen from beine offensive and you can avoid being unpopular if you just use your neaa. First and foremost, make ar rangements for hunting ahead of time of arrival. The lanaownui may wish to play host to several hunting groups during the sea son and wants to know when you are coming and where you win hunt. Let the owner know when you arrive, he may have some instructions for you. men mere is the matter of camping. Be cer tain that you know what you should use for firewood ana wnu you should let alone. Close all gates and leave everytning jui as you found it. You may think you are doing the farmer a iavur by replacing planks that are out of place on a bridge, but you don't understand that tne pianns were probably removed to, keep cattle from crossing the bridge. If you must replace the planks to cross, remove them again after you have driven over the bridge. That block of wood or rock in the distance that you are going to use as a target to "zero" your rifle may be a salt block for cat tle in the area and a bullet won't improve any poor relationships you may already have establish ed. We won't mention safety with firearms other than to say it is of utmost importance. We think you can keep out of serious trou ble and immune from blame for jnro done to persons and pro- perty if you use vour head i0T " 8 intended purpose. THINK! Yes, think before you act and your "happy hunting grounas- win always be waiting for you." During the past two years, !,,iriP have been received at this office for information about Tetra Pektus rye. it was aooui three years ago that we nrsi heard about this new kind of rye and the claims for it were fantastic. As it is grown jaround the country more and more peo ple have become interested in it in observing its groww mouiu and characteristics. This past year, at least four Morrow county farmers grew the variety. We have not said too much about it because the mention of rye to most of our farmers makes them quite indignant and rightly Continued on page 7 Listen To SUSS For the Best in 1050 KC SPORTS lVJJ1J ,w Member Associated Presi Offer Accepted Last week the Orcgonian, which for many months has been complaining regularly about Portland's air raid sirens, got wind of a sugges tion made to the Fortland city council that It give one of its old (pre-siren) air raid horns td some town in the Willamette valley. It suggested edi torially that the council even do better than was asked and give the town one of the new big sirens which its editorial writers apparently hate worse than most anything. In addition to the one town, the Oregonian also suggested that some of the rest of the sirens be placed about eight miles from Eightmlle, at Lena (both of which happen to be in Morrow county) and anyplace else where they couldn't be hoard by the poor suffering writers on the paper. Personally, we don't think the Oregonian's edi torial staff is suffering too much. We've heard the big whistles and they don't sound to horrible to us and there just might be a time when those same boys could be awfully glad the noisemakers were in working condition. As to their weekly test, we can't see much reason for complaint there either, for in practically every small and medium sized town in the state the fire siren is tested every day or week to be sure its in working order when its needed and we can't remember of hearing any particular complaints from the resi dents of those towns. As for the Oregonian's generous suggestion that one or two of tho sirens be exiled to Morrow county, we'll gladly except if they are offered. Right at the moment the Heppner fire department is plan ning on spending about $1,000 to install a big air horn to call its firemen, so if we can get one of Portland's big noise makers free for nothing, we'll take it. Maybe we could have tne one tnai was supposed to go to Eightmlle that isn't too far from Heppner. Odd Ends The Eastern Oregon Review at La Grande, a decidedly pro-Democratic newspaper, must have a Republican spy someplace on its crew, either that or the boss hasn't done a very good job of indoc trinating the help on the Demo candidate's names. Last week the paper carried a front page ban ner headline about a Wayne Morse visit. The senator's name was spelled "Morris". Even us old Republicans know better than that, but of course, we had him in the party longer than they have. Come to think of it though, maybe the senator's changed his name, too! THIRTY YEARS AGO From Files of the Gazette, Times October 7, 1926 Among those who have a good chance of making their debut at the Saturday football game with Umatilla are the following: Bill Bucknum, fullback; Onez Parker, right end; Merle Becket, tackle; Marvin Gammell, half back; Taul Hisler, quarter; Steve Thompson, running mate to Bee- kot ; Delvtn Adkins, left guard and Dick Wlghtman at right guard. STAR THEATER HEPPNER Thurs.-Fri.-Sat.. Oct. 4-5-6 The Last Wagon Richard Widmark, Felicia Farr, Susan Koliner Plus Selected Shorts Sun.. Mon Oct 7-8 TRAPEZE Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Glna Lollobriglda Sunday at 4, 6:15, 8:30 Tues.. Wod.. Oct 9-10 There's Always Tomorrow Barnev Doherty, extensive ranchman of the lower Sand Hol low section, was a visitor in Heppner Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jones and son Paul, accompanied by Mrs. E. It. Huston, motored to Portland the past week. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Feldman who farm near lone were tran sacting business in this city Monday. Miss Gerakiine Funk of Mor- V 4&J- S u i 1 Better Check It for Size your present fire insurance coverage geared lo llie current value of your prop city!' If not, better take steps now to cor rect a situation which t ouhl rtult in serious loss. Let us check it with you. Turner, Van Marter tr Bryant Real Estate Insurance Phone 6-9652 , Heppner RULES AND REGULATIONS HEPPNER CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1. The Board of Directors shall at all times, have full ahd Pe "" cemeteries in their district as may hereafter be acquired, regarding their use, care banagement ; f i"s ana protection, including improvements and embellishment of the grounds as they may deem requisite and proper to secure and promote the general interests of the cemeteries. 2. All maps, plats, books, interment records, surveys, etc., will be kept at the office of the Secretary of the Dis trict or his or her assistant. 3. Visitors are reminded that these grounds are sacredly devoted to the Purpose of 1" hndies and that a strict observance of proper decorum will be required of all persons. All visitors are expectea i to respect the solemnity of the placl and to strictly observe these rules and regulations which have been . establ shed andP adopted byThTUrd of directors for the purpose of securing proper use, quiet and good order at all times within the grounds. 4. Funeral designs and floral pieces will be removed as soon as they become unsightly, or Interfere with the care of the cemetery . ' i Lots will be sold bv the Secretary of the Board or his assistant, and all lots are conveyed by deed tor burial purposes 'only; all ls arVsofd suVt to these rules and regulations, and no lot can be sold, transferred or assigned by the owner without the consent of the Board of Directors. 6 In case of burial, a statement giving the name of the person interred, owner of the lot and date of Inter ment must be given to the Secretary of the Board or his assistant, that a correct registry may be made, and no dis ermnt shall be permitted except with the consent of the Board and under strict compliance with the las of the State of Oregon. -, 7 The temporary marker placed on the grave at the time of the funeral, by the mortican, will be removed at the end 1 of t hret ; months and such grave, not otherwise marked, shall be found from the records of the secretary or assistant. 8 No monev shall be paid to any employee of the cemetery, other than by the cemetery district, as a reward, fee or waes for service performed. Employees are forbidden to take orders or instructions for work unless is sued by the proper officers of the Cemetery district. 9. All complaints should be addressed to the Secretary of the District in writing, where it will have the attention and will be investigated by the members of the Board. 10 All opening and closing of graves, grading and digging shall be done only by the employees of the Cemetery District. 11 All that portion of the Heppner Cemetery lying south of lots 55 to 72 in Block 18, lying south of lots 28 to 36 in Btock 2C l iving south of lots 1 to 6 and 23 to 28 in Sec. 1 and lots 1 to 6 and 23 to 28 in Sec. 2; lots 1 to 6 and 23 S 28 in fee! 3 and lots i to 6 and 23 to 28 in Sec. 4, all in Block 1, of the new plat, and all single lots in block 14 lvine south of lot 64, shall be designated as the "New Cemetery", where an endowment plan has been adopted and perpetual care is required. All that portion of the entire cemetery North of the above designated line shall be known as the 'Old Cemetery". 1' The Board hereby prohibits, in the "New Cemetery" enclosures curbs of any kind, ornaments, chairs, glass vase's artificial flowers' toys or any other article that may be considered objectionable in the care of the cemetery and reserves the right to remove the same with or without notice to the owner. In no case will responsibility be assumed for articles which may be placed or left upon the lots. n Perpetual care as herein referred shall consist of keeping the ground sown to grass which shall be kept watered and trimmed and all avenues surrounding them properly designated and free from obstructions. All mark ers and monuments shall be kept in proper position, and no one shall be permitted to make any alterations or ad ditions to the now existing monuments or markers, or suface of soil, without first obtaining permission from the Cemetery Board. 14 In the "New Cemetery" only one grave marker, not more than 12 inches by 24 inches in size will be permit ted on each crave, except a double size marker may be used on two adjacent graves, and these must be set in con crete 4 inches deep, with a 4 inch skirt about it, at sod level, and set by employees of the cemetery, and no metal or concrete covers for graves shall be permitted. in In the "New Cemetery" the planting of trees, shrubbery or flowers on lots will not be permitted, except that planting of trees and shrubs may be done at points other than graves under the supervision of the Board of Di rectors. ir in the "New Cemeterv" the cost of a single grave space shall be $75.00, which shall include perpetual care as above defined but shall not include the cost of opening and closing of the grave. In all.burials in the new ceme tery, either a steel vault or a concrete grave interliner must be used. 17 In that portion of the Heppner Cemetery, not Included in the "New Cemetery", there shall be no restrictions as to grave stones, markers, vases or curbs, except that curbs, markers and grave stone bases shall be set flush with the surface of the ground and shall be provided with a four inch concrete apron The price for lots in the "Old remeterV" shall be $100 00 for a full lot of six grave spaces; and $60.00 for a one-half lot of three grave spaces. In SalpXrfpa space In the old cemetery a full lot with perpetual care may be bought for $300 00 and one-hall lot of three grave spaces at a cost of $160.00. Single grave space in the old cemetery may be had for $25.00. 15 perpetual care in the "Old Cemetery" may be had on a full lot of six grave space for $225.00 or on a one-half lot for $125 00; provided that if perpetual care is desired on a completely filled lot, in this portion oi the cemetery, no fmw linersor vaults shall be required, but should perpetual care be desired on an unfilled lot, all new graves shall he nrov Uled with a concrete grave interliner or a steel vault; and provided further, that when perpetual care is es tablished on a lot in the "Old Cemetery", that the curbing, if any, may be removed and the ground re-levelled in the descretion of the Board of Directors and with the consent of the owner. 1Q Perpetual care on lots in the "Old Cemetery" shall consist of grassing and sodding the lot and alleys about the lot and keeping the grass watered and trimmed and the stones thereon kept in proper position. on Annual care in the "Old Cemetery" may be had for $10.00 per lot per year. Such care shall consist of turf in nraWnt? and keeping the grass watered and trimmed on each lot and keeping the lot free from weeds. Payment for such annual care shall be made to the secretary of the Board of Directors on or before the 1st day of March of each year. Should such payment be not received by April 1st of each year, such annual care shall be discontinued. 21 The Board of Directors may, by a two-thirds vote, make such amendments, changes or revisions to these rules and regulations as they may deem necessary or proper to secure and promote the best general interests of the cemeteries. The above rules and regulations were approved and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Heppner Cemetery Maintenance District on the 9th day of July, 1956. HAROLD L. BECKET, Chairman of the Board ELAINE S. GEORGE, Secretary PAUL W.JONES, Board Member Barbara Stanwick, Joan Ben nett, Fred MacMurray
