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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday. May 28. 19S9 LOGGING OPERATIONS, ROAD WORK TO BE SEEN ON FIELD TRIP Heppner Plne Mills and the Forest Service will co-sponsor a field trip for members of the chamber of commerce Into the Black Mountain sale area of the Umatilla National Forest Mon day, June 8, It was announced today. The area to be Inspected on the trip will Include the Black Moun tain area that Heppner Pine Is now logging and will provide an opportunity for the group to see the road work and engineering now going into the rebuilding of the Shaw Creek grade on up per Willow Creek that is being done by Heppner Pine. Chamber members will also see some of the falling, bucking and skid ding practices in use by the mill, and they will also watch lone Youths Are Chosen to Attend Boys', Girls' State Three lone youths have been chasen to attend Beaver Boys' State and Girls' State this sum mer. Phil Emert, son of Mr and Mrs Phil Emert Sr, and Melvin Mar tin, son of Mr and Mrs Fredrick Martin, were chosen by the lone American Legion to attend Beav er Boys' State in Corvallls June 15 to 20. Paula Barak, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Barak, was chosen by the Legion auxiliary for Girls' state which opens June 15 on the Willamette University campus In Salem. All three are Juniors at lone high school and were chosen for their leadership, character, cour age, honesty, scholarship, coop- era tlvenoss and physical fitness. Alternates selected were Lin da Helmbigner and Robert Akers. loading and road building oper ations. Persons taking the tour will return to Cutsforth Park to en joy lunch furnished by the mill Transportation will be furnish' ed with a bus scheduled to leave Heppner at 9:30 and return to town about 2 pm. Carl McDaniel Tops Hunters in State Carl McDaniel of Heppner, state predator hunter for this area, was high man in the entire state during the month of April in the number of animals killed. He killed a total of 64 animals 60 coyotes and 4 bobcats. All of the states more than 30 hunters killed a total of 837 predators during the period. Of these 557 were coyotes, 196 bob cats, 7 bear and 77 were foxes. Livestock killed during the period by predatory animals in cluded 400 sheep, 17 goats and 25 calves. One of the calves was in Morrow county. a Bride of 1 1 Days Killed in Wreck Mrs Margaret Ann Miller Hoover, 23, Kennewlck, a bride of 11 days was killed in an auto accident, May 26 near Susanville, Calif. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Miller of Port land and a niece of Karl Miller of Lexington. Mrs Hoover, a nurse at Kadlec hospital in Richland, was mar ried May 16 to Paul James Hoov er Jr, at San Diego and was on her way home at the time of the accident. A Tri-Cities pastor, Rev Fran els Carr has gone to Susanville in an attempt to find the wo man's husband, who made the trip to Susanville from San Diego then went into a state of shock. He then disappeared and noth ing has since been seen of him. Mrs Wheeler Queen Of Umatilla Reunion Mrs C S Wheeler of Pendleton will reign as queen of the an nual Umatilla county pioneer re union to be held Friday and Sat urday at Weston. Mrs Wheeler, though she was born at Weston, lived for many years in Morrow county. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Swaggart, early day ranchers in Morrow county and she lived on the ranch that is still In the family. She has one daughter, also living here, Mrs R M Dol ven In Lexington. Justice and Municipal Courts Jack Allen Ray Sovllr, no muff ler, posted $15 bail. Herman E Northcott, no over size permit, $10. Edgar V Carnor, no livestock transportation certificate, $10 fine, suspended. Harry D Hodges, Illegal U- turn, $5 fine. Evelyn Kerr, illegal U-turn, $5 fine. MISS STEWART NAMED EMERALD EDITOR UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Mary Jo Stewart, second year journalism major from Heppner, has been named as women's ed itor of the student published newspaper, the Oregon Daily Emerald. Miss Stewart, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Stewart of Hepp ner, will also serve as a mem ber of the Enterald editorial board. She has previously served on the paper as desk editor and feature editor. Miss Stewart was also recently selected to membership In Phi Theta Upsilon, junior women's honorary. HOSPITAL NEWS New Arrival To Mr and Mrs Harry Knowlton, Heppner, an 8 lb 9 oz girl born May 21, named June Fay. Patients Paul Hisler, Hepp ner; Thomas Cleveland, Heppner, dismissed; Thomas Schoolcraft, Kinzua; Ronald McCreery, Pen dleton; Jim Stromberg, Fossil; John Wall, Kiuzua, dismissed; Beulah Johnson, Fossil; James P Barron, Heppner, dismissed; Ethel Adams, Heppner; LaVelle Cecil, Spray; Esther Bergstrom, lone; Rosetta Gregory, Kinzua. VIOLET KLOBAS Ex IF YE Student Speaks at Meeting Violet Klobas Shepard, former IFYE( International Farm Youth Exchange) student to Austria spoke before some 25 women on Monday, May 25, at the home of Mis Jasper Myers, Pine City. The occasion was the annual entertainment of alumni county committee members of the ex tension units of Morrow county, according to Esther Kirmls, Mor row county extension agent. Violet, who at present is the Wheeler county extension agent, spent 5V4 months with farm fam ilies in Austria in 1957. She went as one of four Oregon dele gates under the IFYE program. At the gathering Monday, Vio let wore a native Austrian cos tume & showed slides and told of her experiences with the Aus trian people. She stayed with four families while in Austria with nine children In her last host family. Learning the language and having to tell her families good bye were the greatest dlfficul ties she encountered during her stay. One of the highlights of Vio let's travels was a side trip to Yugoslavia where she visited her grandfather whom her father had not seen for 43 years. A graduate of Oregon State College, Violet taught home ec onomics at Westfir high school in 1956 and upon her return from Austria was appointed Wheeler county agent. Legion to Buy Invalid Aid VISIT MRS HEALY Relatives who have been in Heppner recently because of the serious illness of Mrs Mary Healy include J M Healy, son Michael and daughter, Michelle of Portland; Mr and Mrs William P Healy and daughter of Beav erton; Mr and Mrs Dan Buffing ton of Portland; Mrs R B Rands and daughter, Nancy of Board- man; Mrs Raymond Gronqulst, Boardman; and Miss Mary Ann Rands of Richland, Wash. Mrs Healy is now much im proved. The Heppner post of the Amer ican Legion Monday approved the purchase of a walker with funds it received from its recent magazine subscription drive. The piece of medical-aid equipment will be made available to the public within a short time. Commander L E Dick Jr urged all Legion members and the general public to display their American flags on Memorial day. A chill feed is planned follow ing the next meeting, June 1. Boys, Parents Asked To Scout Meeting There will be a committee meeting In the Legion hall at 7:30 this evening (Thursday) for all boys 11 years and older and their parents. The purpose of this meeting is to build up a Scouting program In this community for the benefit of the youngsters from 11 years of age and older. All those who are interested are urged to attend this meeting and support this very important program. Extra Traffic Enforcement Due Over Holidays Governor Mark Hatfield Wed nesday ordered National Guard helicopters and unmarked vehic les into Memorial Day weekend action as law enforcement measures. Oregon's traffic fatalities are up some 31 over the same per iod last year, the Governor noted in expressing his concern for the double holiday weekend. "With three double holidays coming up and the Centennial attracting thousands of addition al vehicles to our highways, It is Imperative we take every pre caution we can to prevent acci dents," Governor Hatfield declared. The Helicopters will work with the Oregon State Police, the Gov ernor said, after a meeting with superintendent H G Maison, mo tor vehicle director Vern L Hill and acting adjutant general Rob ert Irving. They will be used to locate congested areas, to set officers down at the scene of an accident, and to provide radio contact in event speeders or vio lators are spotted from the air. Location of the helicopters will not be announced, the Governor's office said. Other National Guard aircraft may also be assigned to weekend duty, it was indicated. "Oregon has been writing a Iowa Chick Is World Champion A revolutionary new light weight leghorn, introduced on the market less than a year ago, was named Grand Champion at the World Poultry Congress in Mexico City, Mexico. She is the Maxi-Lay Queen, specially developed to lay more eggs on less feed. The new champion, raised on the Pillsbury feed division re search farm at Clinton, Iowa, was also judged best of all laying train breeds. She'll wear both crowns untd the World Poultry Congress convenes again in Australia in 1962. The compact "Queen" weighs only four pounds, compared with about 6 'a pounds for most U.S. layers. The pounds are important to poultrymen. A one pound weight difference means a saving of about nine pounds of feed per bird per year. Despite their pint size, the Maxi-Lay Queen strain has set astounding production records. They lay a hen housed average of 245 eggs er year, 96 per cent grade A or better. They are bred to start aying at around BV months and average 75 per cent of produc tion in the first four months of lay. Scientifically developed, the Maxi-Lay Queen is the product of over 35 years of breeding, plus five years of cross breeding and testing to bring it to championship perfection. Driscoll Heads HHS Student Body Tom Driscoll was elected pres ident of the Heppner high school student body for the next year and was sworn into onice at a special awards assembly Thurs day. Other officers named were Roseann Ayers, vice president; tragic accident record in blood Bonnie Anaerson, treasurer; uir during the first five months of ol K Anderson, secretary; Jeanne Catholic Vacation School Opens Monday The annual religious vacation school for all the Catholic grade school children of St Patrick's parish will start Monday, June il. Classes will be from 9am to 3 p m and Mass will be cele brated each day at 11:30. The school will be conducted by the Holy Name Sisters assis ted by all teachers from the par ish. Classes will end June 12. lllll!!l!llltll!lll!l!llllll!llll!llllll!lllM HAIL DON'T LET GRAB YOUR CASH Hail or other dam ago may wipe out your crops . . , ujuuey wuea ywu oars au- . - - - quota Insurance. T COSTS , NO MORE To Buy Tour Hall Insurance Now I Turner, Van Marrer b Bryant INSURANCE AGENCY 183 N. Main Phone 6-9652 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Canning, Freezing Demonstration Set How do I keep my canned fruit from floating? What causes fruit to discolor? Should I use dry or liquid pack when I freeze fruits and vegetables? . . . All of these questions and many more will be answered by Mrs Vivian Freeman, White Sat In Sugar demonstrator, when she appears at the Heppner fair pavilion on Tuesday, June 2, 1:30 p m, for a canning and freezing demonstration, according to Miss Esther Kirmis, Morrow county extension agent. "We are fortunate indeed," states Miss Kirmis, "in having a visit from this professional demonstrator, ror many years, Mrs Freeman demonstrated for the Kerr glass company. During World War II she went all over Oregon, Washington, and Idaho giving demonstrations on can nir.g and preserving food." Both hot and cold pack meth od of canning, pressure cooker canning, and freezing of fruits both dry sugar and syrup will be demonstrated on Tuesday. Women are encouraged to bring a jar of their own canning to the meeting, whether good or bad, to aid the discussion of the day. 1959," the Governor said. "The increase over last year is alarm ing. I urge all citizens to drive carefully during our Centennial summer." The Governor said he has ask ed the highway commission to review its policies on designated speed signs on freeways and by passes. He also called for a re- lew of highway location in which there are vision-obstruc ting dips on straight stretches to determine if more extensive use of double striping is feasible. ARM BROKEN ' Tommy, seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Howard Cleveland suffered a broken arm Friday when he fell while playing at the Heppner grade school. He didn't say anything about his trouble until near the end of school, but was then immediat ely taken to a doctor for treatment. Schmidt, assistant treasurer Sheryl Harris, historian and Dan Brosnan, sergeant at arms. At the close of the assembly, the new president led students In a cheer for the senior class. COWBOY BREAKS LEG Jim Stromberg, 21, of Fossil was treated at Pioneer Memorial hospital Sunday for a broken leg WARFIELD PICNIC There will be a Warfield fam ily picnic held Sunday, June 14 at'Avery Park iji Corvallis. Mem bers and friends of the family still living in this area are invited. Local News In Brief Mrs Frank Anderson was in Pendleton on Tuesday of last week on business and also vis ited at the home of Mr and Mrs P W Kilkenny. Mr and Mrs Lee Sprinkle of Portland and former residents of Heppner were visiting friends last week. Mrs Roberta Espy was in Pot latch, Idaho last week to attend the graduation at the Potlatch high school. Mr and Mrs Ben Anderson were In Portland for the weekend to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Bill Labhart at tended a farewell potluck din ner. in Arlington last Wednesday evening in honor of Sgt and Mrs David Brizendlne. The Brizen dines will make their home in La Grande where he will super visor of the state police in Union and Wallowa counties. Mrs Allen Case and Mrs Alex Thompson left for Portland Fri day to visit Fred Pyle, Mrs Case's father, who is in the hospital there. Dr David J Baylink was in Portland over the weekend to vis it Mrs Baylink who is attending school there. Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Troedson were Mr and Mrs Cecil Thome of lone and Mr and Mrs Curt Parker of Newberg, Oregon. Mr and Mrs John Pfeiffer re turned Tuesday evening from Portland where they had gone to attend the market. Charles Hynd and Jack Hynd Sr, came from Pendleton with Mrs Max Cheney, Mrs Wava Laughlin and Mrs Roy Raley on Saturday and visited at the home of Dave Hynd and Miss Nellie Doney. Mrs Rod Murray, Mrs Al Fetsch and Mrs Don Bellenbrock left Friday for Portland to attend a cosmetic school. E R Schaffer of Cecil Is In Physicians and surgeons hospital in Portland for eye surgery. John Wightman and his daugh ter, Mrs Claude Graham returned Thursday evening from Dauphin, Pennsylvania, where they had been called by the illness of relatives. RITES HERE MONDAY Graveside services will be held at the Heppner Masonic cemetery suffered when a horse fell on Monday at 2:30 p m for Mrs him at the Spray rodeo. He was Annie Thompson who died Wed flown to Lexington and was plck-lnesday at Milton-Freewater. She ed up there by the local ambu-iwas the wife of George W lance. 'Thompson. lone News Mr and Mrs Clarence Roberts of Chehalis, Wash spent Sunday with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Walter Roberts. Mr and Mrs W G Seehafer of Boardman spent the weekend with relatives here.- Printing Is Our Business I Call Us RECEIVES HONORS WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, Air Force ROTC cadet Lowell L !; Turner, Jr of Heppner received special honors at the annual President's Review held Tuesday afternoon in McCulloch stadium in honor of G Herbert Smith, University President. Turner received the Convair award for top second year air science cadet. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ernie Winchester of Heppner. TO PRESENT RECITAL Caroline Felming will present a recital by her accordian pupils, Friday, May 29 at 5 p m in the Heppner grade school multipur pose room. Tlaying will be Tommy Green, Clifford Green, Gene Hellker, Kenny Jones, Erna Lynn Win chester, Ruby Fulleton, Kit An derson, Erin Dick, Jimmy Storro, Bernice Thomson, Steven Warren and Sidney Zinter. TO ATTEND TB AND HEALTH MEETING IN CHICAGO Mrs Velma Glass, Morrow county health nurse, left Sunday morning by plane for Chicago to attend the meeting of the Nat ional TB and Health Association. She will also spend a few days! In Danville, Illinois visiting with her family. 31 FORD'S TIRE SERVICE 1ST ANNUAL 44 Sale! DEPUTY CLERK NAMED Mrs Mary Bryant will assume the office of deputy county clerk June 1, Mrs Sadie Parrish, clerk announced this week. Mrs Bryant has been employed In the county superintendent's office and her place will be filled by Mrs Wil liam Siewert. LEAVES FOR TEXAS Jim Reed arrived the first of this week from Fort Sam Huston, Texas to attend the graduation of his wife Kay Keithley Reed on Wednesday night. They will leave today (Thursday) to return to Texas where he is stationed with the Army in medical research. GUILD TO MEET St Albin's acalyte guild of All Saints' Episcopal church will meet the first Saturday in June at 9 a m at the church. A cook out Is scheduled and all boys I are asked to wear hiking clothes. bring their rifles and potato. RAINBOW GIRLS TO MEET Ruth Assembly, Rainbow for Girls will meet Monday evening, June 1 and plans will be made for Grand Assembly. It is im portant that all members should attend this meeting. I Nels Anderson left Monday by plane for North Dakota where a boiled ne was called by me aeam oi 'a nephew. PREMIUM QUALITY NYGENS GENERAL TYREX TIRES All General Tires Passenger, Truck, Tractor on SALE BUY 4 TIRES AT REGULAR PRICE PAY ONLY FOR 3 YOU GET ONE TIRE FREE! Plus Tax And Usable Casing GENERAL DUAL 90 with 2 treads and Mygen YOU NAME THE TERMS AND. NO PAYMENTS TIL JUNE SEE US BEFORE YOU BUT Ford's Tire Service PENDLETON HEPPNER LA GRANDE
