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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 ' ' -' - .
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ROBERT PENLAND
Editor and Publisher
GRETCHEN PENLAND
Associate Publisher
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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
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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
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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-
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loss. Let us check it with you.
Turner, Van Marter tr Bryant
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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