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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (April 14, 1960)
STILL "PRIDE OF OREGON" Creamery Starts 45th Year in Heppner . ...... II 1,1 lh Iti April 1. marked the Mart .( Ihe 4th ear tor a Hfjijnrr huin- tthuh U unique in all uf :kiffn Oregon . . . H Is the ut remaining ind )ndf nl crrsmery cl f the Cawade Mountains, It U unique 1h auw it ti!l II.. uri.hr In n eree whew dairy cattle have elnunt bcwme rarity, and Im-csu It I the at Indcjndcntly tprr atid creamery buincs rt it the mountains. Whrn the Morrow County Creamery Company flrt tires titration on April 1. 1916 t"-r were 33 ilmilar Indepcndcn crearrtrrlc prttduclng b u 1 1 e I milk and other dairy product In the eastern part ' Oregon Today, the Heppner creamery M hlth U owned and otx-ratcd by Mr and Mrs Claude Cox. U the sole remaining non cooperative builne&a cf lt type. When the Morrow county creamery first beirnn operation In 1916. dairying a common farm operation In this area. It was Incorporated. In the begin nine, by John Wlchtman Charles Thomson and Ira Mor gan. Wlchtman until fairly re cently owned and operated the Alfalfa Lawn Dairy, and Morgan was the first buttermaker. and the creamery In its early years made only butter. The present owner, who has been connected with the busi ness since its beginning, started as the driver for the milk de livery wagon a Job he held down for three years. A quick look at the history of the business Is Interesting: It was first located In the old Oilman building (where Econ omy Market is now located on West Willow street); In 1920 it was moved to the corner of Main and Center streets; and In 1930 was moved to its present locat ion at Chase and Center streets. The present modern creamery building was built at that time by Mr and Mrs Cox who in 1932 bought the controlling stock in the business and became sole owners. Mr Cox came to Heppner in 1905 from GalaxI, Virginia, and he has devoted almost his entire life to the creamery business (with a few days out, especially in recent years, for fishing and hunting hobbies which have cost him at least three serious Injuries and permanent partial disablement). Pride of Oregon The products of the Morrow County Creamery Company have long been known by the brand name of "Pride of Oregon" and it is a matter of strict pride among all persons connected - !viv ':; 4S TEARS IM CREAMERT W C (Claude) Cox. cwdm el Heppra Motrew Counrr Creamery. uis monm iibmi .-v. which la aulte a contrail to one of te original j-.,- ...... thawn below. (GT Phot) I i ?"" "v ., - - Ti.- - - m wrt tm aivheuU. en Afrva, MEPPKER GAlCTfC TIMtt, TnuttdaT. Apid 14. J muUA mi-r? art. rsJiu-r.ai . . pajkt. fUnier anarsiemef.ti, the aclfi Northwest. tt.e Inwa irm tl fchuul and ether tub )vtt The r!l call h antvrrsl i namlne a Hawaiun fluer !r I'aimateer hoi en Ii4ui4ii tjkrn in a trip there two rar aifi. The Mav ftiertm will h-K at the Charlea Cafl nn home. The aortal mectini vlll ! hrld at the home ef Mr luyrl! ta lh Heppner area. f..f in 19 H l,J r" J(,tl In Ce er'k'ee. ami aa del another to Ul e'h omy In t nA lnurnc, Iirtntf the winter month, ihe crramery'a owner can usually b f..und around the plant tr out U.klng over hi retail outlet, but h he operant of flshlr-t ra..n. he and Mr C -ml-f rate ta their n.f1rtable ribtn In the mountain where eery fuh t mile around U person ally known ta both or tnem t0M xt Sumlay a a a. m iiii rirov m ana a io oi u -with relatives their hHk. ri.r mtr than 70 vear of ..rk. a few fishing and hunting trip should b in ower. Omar luetmann, April 23 at 2 P M Mr Tom Whit and daughter Uslted her parent. Mr and Mr La-land Me In Portland at we'k. Mr and Mr lull ftietmann and In Arlington lone Council Plans New Special Levy CREAMERY'S MILK WAGON-Claudo Cox. left, and Jim Clabough stand besid the Morrow bouniT """""T J" . was used for homo deliveries of Ireih milk In 1917. Tho rl? had lust been purchased from th Wightman's Alfalfa Lawn Dairy and still carries that name. Tho house In the background U still standing Just off South Court St and I owned by Mr and Mrs Frank Adkins. On the hillside across the creek Is the flume that provided water for the old flour mllL Portions of It still remain. . Hopper who Is the 'front man' ' and sees to it that the products with the firm, that Pride of Ore gon products have for years re ceived top cleanliness and qual ity ratings from state depart ments concerned with dairy pro ducts. The men currenty pro ducing the dairy Items which j: ..-II.. ....J 4U-.i,rrVirllt Mnr. are aiMnuun-u imiuf,,!,! - - - - ... row Gilliam and Wheeler coun- cream, and now it buys its raw ties are in addition to Claude products largely from dairymen mn a oranHcnn I in thp SDrav. Monument and 1 are delivered each day to local 1 retailers. With the decline of dairying In the local area, the creamery has been forced to reach out 1 further for its supply of fresh David, who helps during the summer school vacation; Dur ward Tash, who has been butter make for 26 years, and Robert John Day areas, as well as from farmers in Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler counties. The business adds a sizeable jfiiiM!l!l!iK l!h:illiil!!ilil!!illi;!lll!,!l!'!':!!i!Sll III We Thank THE PEOPLE OF MORROW AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES WHO HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO CONTINUE IN BUSI NESS AS THE LAST OF 33 INDEPEN DENT CREAMERIES THAT FORM ERLY SERVED EASTERN OREGON - WE ARE THE ONLY ONE STILL MAKING BUTTER AND ICE CREAM, AND WE ARE STARTI NG OUR 45th YEAR! CALL FOR THE BEST ffd mm ElrJ m w ICE CREAM AND BUTTER Morrow County Creamery Co. W. C. AND CLARE L. COX, OWNERS HEPPNER. OREGON Br ECHO PALMATEER Th American Legion Auxll l.irv m ret in? was held at the " J ------ -- horn of Mrs Omar Rletmann Tueaday afternoon. April 5 with Mrs Jamea Barnett as co hostess. A certificate of appreciation tor clothing sent to the Save the Children Federation was recelv ed for child welfare work. Plans were made for the child welfare tea. Mrs Ted Palmateer Is child welfare chairman. A certificate was also received for donations to CamD White for rehabilitation. Mrs John Eubanks Is the chair man of this project Susan Hams a lunlor member was reported to be In the Shrine hospital In Portland following a foot oper ation. Mrs Vester Hams. Junior chairman, reported that she took i-n tnninr piri on a hike re cently. Prizes were received by Mrs Sam Esteb and Mrs Barnett. The meeting of the city coun cil was held Tuesday evening, Anril 5. The council members voted to paint the city hall In side and outside. A deed nas been received by the city for the city park. The council and of ficials were Invited to atiena a League of Oregon Cities meeting in Pendleton, April 29. Since the serial levy of 10 mills expires thl vear. a new one will be drawn up and voted on at the primary election, May 20. The levy will go toward city improve ments. Mrs Omar Rietmann and Mrs Cecil Thome were elected dele- PAtes to the Rebekah Assembly of Oregon at Eugene May 15 to 19 at a meeting of the Bunch- erass Rebekah lodge Thursday evening of last week. Mrs Adon 'Hamlett and Mrs Cleo uraice e peted alternates. Mrs Thome was recommended as district deputy. The lodge voted to give $5 to the Red Cross and to send $5 to the Pioneer Mem orial hospital to go toward the air conditioner. After the meet ing, refreshments were served by Mrs E R Lundell, Mrs Ewlng Hynd and Mrs Anna Llndstrom. The study meeting of the Topic club was held at the home of Mrs Verner Troedson Friday afternoon, April 8 with Mrs Gar ry Tullis and Mrs Echo Palma teer as co-hostesses. At the busi ness meeting conducted by Mrs Norman Nelson, president, mem bers gave suggestions next year's program. Among tnem Mr Reulah Lundell of fort land visited relative here for a few Any. Judge Oscar Peter'n. wno ha been a patient In the Fmanuel hospital In TortlanJ I ataylng with hi daughter and family. Mr and Mr Rod KvUtad In Beaverton. Mr and Mr Dale Ray returned home last week. Mrs Ray re cently underwent an eye oper ation at the Good Samaritan hospital. They will return this week where she will receive a checkup. Thev will also visit relative at Lyle. Wash. Patients from here In the Pioneer Memorial hospital are Mrs Ellen Rleth and Mrs Her bcrt Ekstrom. Mrs Gordon White and dauch ter. Lona, and son, Charlea, at tended funeral service for Mrs Dewey West Sr In Arlington Sat urdav. Mr and Mrs Harrv Snencer of rrtnevllle were recent visitors at the Ernest Hellker and the Don ald Hellker homes. The Eastern Star Social club met at the Masonic hall Wed nesday afternoon of last week nd practiced for the district convention In Heppner April 2Z Refreshments were served by Mrs Roy Llndstrom. Mrs John Clerf and children of Kittitas, Wash are visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Elvln Schaffer In Cecil. Baptismal services were held at the Community church Sun day morning with Rev Rod Mac- Kenzie officiating assisted by E Markham Baker. Weekend visitors at the Don ald Olmscheid home were Mr and Mrs Joseph Olmscheid of Portland and Mr and Mrs Wayne Olmscheid oi Athena. Mr and Mrs Earl McKInney and son, Allan, of Hermlston were visitors here Sunday. THE FOLLOWING HEPPNER STORES ANNOUNCE MEW Closing Hours EFFECTIVE MAY 1st WE WILL CLOSE AT ELMA'S APPAREL MILADIES' APPAREL CASE FURNITURE COMPANY HEPPNER HARDWARE Cr ELECTRIC GILLIAM & BISBEE HARDWARE WESTERN AUTO STORE WILSON'S MEN'S WEAR J. C. PENNEY CO. 1 .,. . THE BEST SUD .lX Wk We U OMilT you in aTr ( ( ( ( ( 4 mining the bett mi for uur a!I conditions, or fill your order according to A your County ACP hand-'N book. U JACKUN'S SEED d it cUan Miy plant. Yur d rear muao nipp m jm lamt day rctld. fl DRY LAND SEEDS d k If Ta lo H ti Q W iUct from thu Kit f high 1 qvality franai: All Ne. 1 U4t NO It DAN CRESTED 44.00 A rTAkimtn riEcrrrt aanfl a aiflnwnivw w .-- INTERMEDIATE WHEATGRASS 70.00 Av aricat F.O.I. D!tkin B rWa WA 4 4341 (Spata) Prices per Cwt. Make Our Low Prices A Shopping Habit MARKET AND LOCKERS 178 W. WILLOW HOME OWNED THOMAS S. HOWELL PHONE 8-9922 Surprise Specials BEEF ROASTS EASTER HAMS SAUSAGE TURKEYS o 1 o Ala Mode Special! PIE & ICECREAM Bradley apple, blackberry or peach pies and 1 quart of ice cream. BOTH FOR OHO 89( Mix 'N Match SUNSHINE COOKIES Your choice of Hydrox, Fig Bars. Cocoanut bars or Queens. Q FOR $00 Folgers Colnfee i lb. 69c KRAFT CHEESE SPREADS 4 'or $1.00 Pimlento, Olire Plmlento. American, Pineapple FRESH EASTER PRODUCE mm AS 2 lb. 29c ASPARAGUS 2 lbs- 35c Radishcs-Gr. Onions 3 bun- 17c SPEOALS FOB F RID AT. SATTJRDAT. APRIL 1516 T
