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! HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. January 9 1958 Boardman News By Mary Lee Marlow (Too Late for Last Week) Christmas Dav came to a close with strong winds and rain after a temperature of 60 above during the day. Strong gusts of wind brought several trees down and limbs and branches were every where. A half an inch of rain fell in a short time. Half of an el mtree In the yard at the Frank Marlow farm blew on the porch and roof of the kitchen, but no serious damage was done. At the farm of Bob Coder a tree narr owly missed the house. The wind continued all day Thursday, but not so strong. The Christmas program at the Community church was presented last Sunday night. Theme was "The Fear Nots of Christmas. The nurserv class sang "The Merry Christmas Bells." The manger scene was presented Dy the beginners class, with Sandra Thome of the intermediate class singing, "Away In a Manger." The congregation sang, "buent Nirht" next. The iunior class pre- . sented "God's message to the world", which was hope, love, tnv. neane. holiness and forgive ness. The intermediate class gave scripture verses depicting 'tear Not. There's a Kine". and "Fear Not, There's a Message." Martis Shattuck sang "Ave Maria.' me high school gave the "Fear Nots", of sin, the future, death, failure and of people. Pvt Donald Gillespie arrived home Monday from Fort Benja min Harrison, Ind. to spend the holidays at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Zearl Gillespie. He was accompanied by Michael Curtis, who was going to Yakima, Wash., George Holman, going to San Francisco, Calif., Gerald Law son, going to Portland, and Gerald Hobbs of Fort Knox, Ky., who was also going to Yakima. Christmas day the Gillespie's all went to Priest River Dam to be dinner guests at the home of Gillespie's niece, Mr. and Mr3. Ven Wilkie. Dinner guests at the home 01 Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Messenger were Mr. and Mrs. Truman Mess enger, Sr. and son Carroll ofMit chell, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Mess enger, Jr. of Hermiston, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammel and children Frank Jr., Barbara, Elllne and Bill of The Dalles, Mrs Marie Coglll and Mr. and Mrs. Urim Messenger and daughter Donna of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Smith of La Grande and Lawrence Smith of Anchorage, Alaska, were recent vlsitlrs at the homo of Mr. and Make playtime paiitime too Here's how to make your "two weeks with pay" pay even better. Make sure you have some U. S. Series E Savings Bonds at home working for you while you relax. Interest taming Savings Bonds never take a day off. No matter where you go or what you do, they stay on the job earning money for you. And now Savings Bonds an better than trer! Every Series E Savings Bond purchased since February 1, 1957, pays 3-?' interest when held to maturity. It pays higher interest, too, In the earlier years, and matures in only 8 years and 11 months. Now, more than ever, it's wise to save with U. S. Series E Savings Bonds. Buy them regularly where you bank or through the Payroll Savings Han where you work. Mrs. Nathan Thorpe. Other visi tors were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thorpe and children Sharon, and Dennis and David of Portland. Mr and Mrs Glenn Carpenter went to Tacoma, Wash. Monday to spend Christmas at the nome of Mrs Carpenter's mother, Mrs. ,Rosa LaChance. Miss jean Scott accompanied them to go to Seattle to visit her mother, Mrs. Mattit Scott. narrell Rash and Robert Smith of Portland visited at the home of Rash's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rash last Sunday. Robert Fortner of Portland visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Fort ner. Peter Cassidy, student at Uni versity of Portland, is spending vacation at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cassidy. Michael Cassidy, student at Ore. Tech. at Klamath Falls, is also at the Cassidy home. Mr and Mrs Warren Dillon and children of Coour d" Alone, Ida., and Dr. and Mrs. Reno Wren of Seattle, are holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Char lie Dillon. Charlie Nickerson spent Tues day and Wednesday in Pendle ton at the home of his sister-in-low. Mrs. Frickey. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Payne of Hermiston were Christmas din ner cuests at the home of Mr. and i Mrs. Charles Willis. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Marlow ol Loves Park, 111. arrived at the home of Marlow's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marlow, Monday evening. They will make their home here. Dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marlow Christmas were Mrs. Marlow's father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Carroll, of La Grande. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marlow and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Marlow. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKenzIe are the parents of a daughter, born Christmas Day at the Good Shephard hospital in Hermiston. Shp has been named Lois Diane. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKenzie, Sr. or llerm krnn. and Mrs. Jack McKenzie of Portland. The baby Weighed seven pounds, eight ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Gunnar bKouoo am the parents of a daughter born Dec. 24 at St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton, sue nas heen named Kathv Lynn. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Sicard and Mr. and Mrs. Auoipn Skoubo of Boardman. Great grandparent is Maxlme Sicard of Silverton. The baby weighed nlne pounds, nine and one-half ounces. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Malone and five children were in Sweet Home from Sunday through with U2ags Bonds Th4 V 8. tioivinmtnt doc not pay lor thil advtrtiumtnt. Th, TteMury Dtpartmtni thank, lor lwir patriotic donation, tht AJwrfiiinf Council and HEPPNER GAZETTE Christnius Day visiting at the heme of Malones father, hrnest J. Malone. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller of Klamath Falls visited at the homes of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zoe Billings from Sunday through Christmas Day. Dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Zoe Billings Christmas were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McDaniels of Hermiston, Mr. and Mrs. Bill MUler and Everett Had ley. Mrs. Frank Marlow returned home Monday from Walla Walla, where she had been for a week anH ., half following the leath of her uncle, Ernest A. Zerba, who j died Dec. 14. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hayes and children of Clovis, Calif, are spending the holidays at the home of Hayes' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beall, son-in-law and daughter of the Hayes from Eu gene, arrived last Friday to spend Christmas here, but Saturday their daughter Pat became ill with pneumonia and was taken to Good Shepherd hospital in Herm iston. She was released from there Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Allen spent Christmas at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Allen, in Sunnvside. Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Downey of Prosser, Wash, were Christmas visitors at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Don Downey. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ferguson were dinner guests Christmas at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Moe, in Hermiston. Dinner cuests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Skoubo were Mrs. Skoubo s parents, Mr. ana Mrs. B. E. Getchell, her brothers and sisters-in-law. Mr. and Mrs James Gretchell and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gretchell, and her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mr3. A. E. McDuffee, Jr., all of Herm iston. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eades and children of Sari Lorenzo, Calif, were visitors at the home of Eades' brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Eades, Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Ely and daughter Eileen were Christmas dinner guests at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Newe 1 Vaueht, m Kichiana Wash. They were overnight guests at the home of Mr. ana Mrs. unar lie Woolev in Pasco, Wash., re turning home Thursday. Their grandchildren, Jimmie and Janet Liliv of La Grande, returned home with them to visit this week. Maxine Sicard. student at V of 0. at Eugene, is spending the Part of every American's savings belongs in U. S. Savings Bonds TIMES Hcpprur High School SCOOP By Jan Beamer Plans for the annual March of Dimes contest are now underway with the contest beginning Wed nesday, January 8. Some of the events that are to take place in clude: King and Queen contest, which will be won by the candi dates of the class that brings in vacation at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sicard. .Marie Potts and Connie Baker, students at E. O. C. E. at La Grande, are spending the holidays at their homes here. Irene Potts spent Monday and Tuesday in La Grande, returning here wun ner sister. Guests at the Potts home Christmas Day were Delbert Hous ton of La Granae, ana rous cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Dayne Coc- henour, of The Daiies. Mr. and Mrs. William Garner and children Dick and Anita were weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey West. Saturday night a no host dinner was held at the faaaate Koom honor of the Garners. Present were Mr. and Mrs. John Walker ol Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey West, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Black, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tatone, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Eades, Mr and Mrs Ray Gronauist. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Rands, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Mor- lan, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen and Mr. and Mrs. George Wiese. The Walkers were also overnight guests at the West home Satur day. Dinner euests at the West home Christmas were Mrs. West's Darents. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Beeks, of Arlington, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Black and daughter Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Veele and son Oscar, Jr of Estacada vis ited at the home of their son in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Stewart from Saturday till Thursday. Randy Stewart, re turned home with them to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Ball and daughter Barbara of McMinn- villo are visiting at the nomes of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ball and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kress. Mr and Mrs Cecil Hamilton and daughter Lorelei accompan ied their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thorpe, of Hermiston, to Los Angeles, Calif, to visit relatives during the holi days. ON 'SI Ford Custom 300 Tudor Sedan While prices of other '58 cars have one UP . . . Ford has reduced prices BELOW 1957! Ford ha reduced the prices of popular Custom 300 and Fairlane models below 1957 prices! And these new '58 Fords that you can buy for Itss than 1957 prices are beautifully styled, handsomely trimmed cars that stand up with pride alongside even the costliest cars. They're economical cars, too. You can get up to 1 5 better gas mileage by teaming a new Interceptor V-8 engine with new, optional Cruise-O-Matic Drive ... up to 10 better gas mileage from the Mileage Maker Six. NOBODY OUT-TRADES A FORD DEALER! the biggest amount of money. They will be honored at a dance the evening the contest ends, which is January 25. The "Polio Rock N Roll" is the final event of the contest and will feature last years King and Queen, doing the crowning, as well as some special guests. There are but two rules for getting money--you can't take it from the class treasury, or in any undesirable way. Participation points will be awarded to the classes, too. Mon ey collected will be displayed in the halls, and tne student Doay officers will do the final coun ting of the event. Students are still awaiting ann ual pictures, along with individ ual nrriprs. Since it is so near the end of the semester, school work has been stressed to the nnint that anv individual is afraid to miss any school, whether sick or not. Seniors in social problems will have Mr Huggett for 4 days, when he talks on taxes-tax forms, etc. Mr Joe Stewart, their regular teacher, will take over the moio gy class. Also, on the list of changes, is Mrs Brosman, who is substituting for Mr Roy Kirk, who has been in the hospital since the holidays. Mr Kirk is expected back next week. Term papers is the main issue in sen ior English classes at the mom pnt. The frosh are well settled with the routines of Heppner High, and have really got down to business latelv. while writing their 2500 word papers in general science. Juniors are concentrating on the class play, which is to be given sometime in February. Sophomores seem to be busy in typing, trfing to improve speed and accuracy, as this first sem ester draws to a close. Placement test results have been received, and parents as well as students are urged to come in to talk with Mr Stewart about them. , Basketball seems to take every one's Friday and Saturday nights. The games serve as. a place to let off a little of that extra ego. Heppner Highs' alma mater sounds real nice, and came as a surprise to most college stud ents who were home for vacation. Our old fight song still has its place, though and it has been the custom for all Heppnerites to stand, at its ringing ' hound! This point should be stressed more by all say Heppner High students. At our next home game, which will be Friday night with lone, lets see everyone on their feet staying for the alma mater. That ter.m needs more support!!! POPULAR CUSTOM 300 Visit your Ford Dealer and Action Test a new '58 Ford. It will prove to you that for smoother riding comfort, topnotch performance, tight-fisted economy, best dollar value ... a '58 Ford just can't be beat! And when you hear the extra generous trade your Ford Dealer can offer you . . . you'll know that RlUHf NOW is the Ume to go PROVED AND APPROVED AROUND THE FRD ROSEWALL motor company tnr tha nanor staff. All 5iai tcu r-i are working toward a trip to the Pacific Slope Conference, held in Seattle, to auena, one musi required enough points. Points are awarded according to work done, and students must rank in the top 8 to be able to go. No paper No convention. Notes Frcm Student Council Tuesday morning, the stuaeni council of Heppner High held nmoiilv mpetine. Special points brought up includ ed the following: March of Dimes .1. 1 . . nftap contest, leeamg me uuy games, the clothing drive, letter man ushering at ball games, dis cussion of grade school students behavior at games, and marking off the cheering section for the high school, junior high, and giadeschool. These points will be discussed further at a later date, and reported on again. Schedule of Events January 7 Girls volleyball game-lone- 8 March of Dimes contest starts 10 Basketball-lone, here Pep assembly sponsored by nAnrinrrlflTOB 20 Volleyball game--Echo-7:0Q DON'T LET FOR vunw uuu e 6 Turner, Van Martor fir Bryant INSURANCE PHONE 65352 AND FAIRLANE SEDANS! I ord WORLD I LEXINGTON School Notes ThP annual student body meet ing was held on Jan 6 with the election of officers for the com ing year. Those elected were: Keith Peck, president; Lee corn el ison, vice president; Barbara Steagall, secretary; and Greg Leyva, treasurer; sgt. at arms Jim Steagall, and parliamentar ion Dennis Doherty. Also at this time a short matinee was enjoyed hy the students. The girls volleyball team met the Irrigon team on the local floor on Friday night with Lex vict orious. They will meet lone on Jan 9. . The play "Drums of Death will be given Jan 29 at the school auditorium. The play has been postponed in the past due to Ill ness. 21 Student council--meets 3rd period USE GAZETTE TIMES CLASSIFIED ADS Better to be safe than to be orryl FIRE THROW YOU A FINANCIAL LOSS Are your farm buildings and their contents adequ ately insured against loee by fire? Better let us cheek your coverage. For s.11 type of farm insurance coverage, see us. HEPPMEB P.D.A.P. MAT & MAIN HEPPNER