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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 23, 1961)
LIBRARY o or o cuacNt, ore. s.m imSini(S Dim Usfis Proses u Lack of Rain Here Hurts Planting An glHionnally ilry fall in Mer r.jv iH.uniy h keeping rancher lion; i. in pianiing ami na Kept iiiut h ernin that ha hen tilanlvl f.om sprouting, according to rour.iy flgem, ;v i. Aniiorson Thuugh tht rainfall to date for the calendar year Is not be low nrmal. heavy rains In the months of March. May and June contributed to the total, with .sitmler. October and to far In November rainfall being only slightly more than one third normal. Leonard Gilliam, weather ob server, reports these figures for thn thren fall rmmthit? Knt.m. ber. 1901. 0.26 (normal 0.80); Oc-! ti.ber. luoi. u.; (normal, izi); November (to Tuesday this week) Of "; (normal. 1.22); 0.9: (normal. 1.44). The 50-year average is 1311 per year. So (ar this year 11.97 inches have fallen. Grain planted near the North Lexington elevator over one month ago is reported not up, and Anderson said it should have been up two weeks ago. Even though rain now would cause hardship if It were not followed hv a nnnw cover because snrout- lug seeds would not grow enough to stand the cold. "There is bound to be some damage If we have cold weather without snow," Joe Hay, county agent, reported. "Many farmers are still hoping for a rain so they can seed." He added gooo crops depended on snow preceding any severe cold. Anderson said the prospects now are encouraging farmers to divert more acreage to conser vation uses, and some are con templating converting as much as 40 per cent In case crop con ditions still look poor next spring. Christmas Sea! Campaign Letters Out Next Week Letters for the 55th annual Christmas Seal campaign will go In the mall next week, ac cording to Mrs. Ed Dick, Morrow County chairman. The Christmas Seal sale fi nances activities of the Morrow County TB and Health Assoc iation and helps In carrying out the health program ,ln which primary importance is given the free chest X-rays, available the first Wednesday evening of each month at Pioneer Memorial hos pital in Heppner for all residents of the county. The next sched uled free X-ray test is scheduled for Wednesday evening, Decem ber 6. TB is the primary target, bat in the search by the association for those who may have con tracted TB, other health prob lems often turn up. Patch test ing of school children is admin istered by the County Health Le partment, and Christmas Seal proceeds buy the testing ma terial. Work of the association is done by volunteers, not only donating many hours in conduc ting the seal campaign, but also in carrying out a county health program. 74 of Christmas seal money stays in Morrow county, and of course, it is tax deduc tible. , , Other chairmen working wim Mrs. Dick over the county are: Mrs. Ruth Coy, Irrigon; Mrs. Gary Tullis, lone; Mrs. Gene Or wick, Lexington, and Mrs. Harry T. O'Donnell, Heppner, assisted by Mrs. Annie Healy. Officers of the Morrow county TB and Health Association are Mrs. W. W. Weatherford, presi dent; Mrs. Herman Green, sec retary, and Mrs. Carl McDan ieis, treasurer. Spray Woman Wins Central Market Prize Mrs. Ethel Livingston of Spray won the Sew-Mor sewing ma chine in a drawing at Central Market Saturday afternoon, Clint McQuarrie, store owner, announ- Hundreds entered the drawing and the store was filled with spectators when the winning name was drawn. Although it uis not necessary to be present Mrs- Livingston was on hand when her name was called. Congressman Ullman Due Friday Evening Al Ullman. Representative of the 22nd Congressional district will speak at a dinner meet ing at the American Legion haU at 7:00 p. m Friday. The meeting Is open to the public and is sponsored bj the county Democratic committer h EPPN 10c CoDy CordimicoBs Ply SisJeirs wdy im Sfferte Title (Plav by-Play. rage 9) Fresh from a 19-13 defeat of llnfant at Rnkor Saturday. lime's Cardinals have traveled the rocky road to football fame once again. They meet Sisters for the state 8-man B champion ship at Sisters Saturday at 1 p. m. The Cardinals ran their vic tory string to nine straight for the season with the scmi-flial triumph, and 18 straight in two Grain Growers Hear Success Story, Eye Possible Lean Times More than 300 persons assem bled for the annual meeting of the Morrow County Grain Grow ers at the county fair pavilion Saturday night heard the success story of the cooperative's past op erations and the good report on the 1060 crop year, but they wnm CAl ltloned hv President Paul Jones that "the honeymoon per iod in grain storage is aooui over." Mnnatrer Al Lamb also remind ed the group that the report on the 19t5i crop year, not inciuneu In the annual report this year, ...ill nmcont a ronsiderablv gloomier picture because of the llgnt grain crop. Directors Paul Brown and Lewis Halvorsen were unani mously re-elected for three-year terms after the nominatlong com mittee chairman, Barton Clark, nmcontoH their names for re election. Chosen as associate di rectors were Laurence Becket, DmifrlAQ Drake. uuum r- Homer Hughes, George Luclanl, . 1 1 tft L. A Earl Mccaoe, ana naroia wngiu, all by unanimous vote. At- a hnnrrt meeting following the general session, the direc tors re-elected all officers Paul Jones, president, Elmer Palmer, vice president, Paul Brown, sec retary, and Al Lamb, manager and treasurer. Ponoriv rinutHsnn. district win ner and state third place winner in the Soil Conservation speech contest, presented her talk for the enjoyment of the group. She was introduced by tcaymona French for the Soil Conservation district. Manager Lamb, acting as mas ter of ceremonies, introduced President Jones who expressed appreciation to the directors and members for cooperation during the year. nxr voicarl lacs whont nnrt Ipsa iww. -v ' " barley tnis year, ne saiu. mere were far more snipments oi wm modlty grain out than In pre vious years. In presenting the formal an nimi ronnrf. Manager Lamb said that $100,000 had been paid off in Patronage aiviaenas uunug fV,o vcar fnr the 1948 MOD and $18,000 was paid as a portion of this years earnings. He discussed the importance of a large new storage facility now under construction ai i.a lama, Wn., and due for com pletion In February. This will supplement storage offered at X; I OFFICERS and directors of Columbia Basin Electric Co-op are shown as ther assembled for a board meeting after the annual meeting at th fair pavilion Saturdar. Seated from left Jack Hynd Tr CeciL SecTetarr -Treasurer; Walter Jaeger. Csndon. president; Richard Krebs. CeciL vice preii-dent- HarleT Young, manager; Elmer Palmr. newly elected director. Back row. Jos. Nts. attornST Walter Wright Hardman; Kenneth Smoui.. lone; Dick Wilkinson. Heppnsr; Warn And.rmon. Condon, retiring director; VirgU West Blaloek; and Bobwt Welty. The Doll... nsmer. RMleted !Taotta r tern? as airrtors wr. Hrnd and Krtb. and directors rl.cted all officers (Storr 'a5 n-i Hcppncr, Oregon Thursdoy, gaz CDinmeir seasons. Ironically, Ione's last loss was to Sisters in a state playoff game In 1959. and this gives them more Incentive for winning the coming title contest Showing strong performances all around the lineup, the Cards turned a close gaxne decisively their way in the second half at Baker. Just as It was In the Mt. Ver non game the previous week, lone and Hereford battled to a Vancouver, Wn. "Tha tlma la enmlrlff that Onlv those elevators with a tie-in like this will have much of a chance, Lvtci ywt vfvj,3 K. R. JACKMAN Annual Dinner Monday To Hear. Corvallis Man Plans for Farm-City banquet Monday night, November 27, have been completed and 1 Lamb will be master of cere monies. The annual banquet is co-snonsored by the Heppner- Tnrrniif PnlintV PhflTYlhpr of Commerce and HeDDner Soil Con- .7 . . - wivauuu uiamv-i Thp hnnnuet. tn be held at 6:30 p. m., will be at the Amer ican Legion hall. Speaker is E. R. Jackman, Cor vallis, former range management specialist for Oregon State Uni versity. Jackman will stress the Interdependence of city and rural people. Vernon Munkers. Lexington. urtll ha VmnnrpH ns honored as Morrow County Soil Conservation Man oi rne xear lur aotx. Special entertainment will be . , . . j a. provided by the music depart-1 ment of Heppner schools. "(I . '. it. V-. ! J 1 . n ii -i?ininf rrn nr t ir' tI IT Heireford, 19-13; uviwliua tin In the first Quarter. In the second period again like the contest with the Bears each team scored six points. Hut innit nulled awav with two touchdowns In the second half before Hereford could come back with a final seven points late in the battle. Statistics heavily favored lone. u'hirh racked UD a total of 232 vnrriii in 119 for Hereford. The Cards made 71 on punt and kick- the manager said, declaring that it is his belief that the cooper ative should seek to expand as much as it can despite the fact that some declare cooperatives should not get too big. Less than half of this year's wheat cron Is left on hand, or 475,000 bushels remaining. 'Thus, income for the rest of the year will be rather short," Manager Lamb declared.. As to the financial position, he mentioned the unusually healthy asset to liabilities ratio that stood at one time this year at 24 to 1, but dropped to a still desirable 17 to 1 after pay ment of patronage refunds. Manager Lamb presented the statements. snowi mai 101111.-, m.j. B .ru..tscninr cntji iccoti ora ftl.K.'tf.lS.'i.TS and lia Mlities uro nnlv $227,392.87. leav ing net worth of $l,45,Obj!.8. Gross income from operations lng net worth of $1,425,062.88 June 1, 19W, to May oi, xwi, tntnteH 2Sfi (lfi3.3S. After exDen- ses were deducted, the net mar gin was $179,260.15, the tnird hiirhest nf the nast eicht vears. Top year for net margin was ending May 31, 1955, at $189, 196.56, and second best was that ending May 31, 1959, at $185, isarw; tr-nrnlnps for the total eight years totaled $1,270,949.88. A new service of the Grain Growers was explained by the manager. They offer to inspect farm-stored grain, charging lc hnehpi to non-customers. Good results have been obtained frnm thp in "inert Ions so far in keeping up the quality of grain. The manager conciuaea nis re- nnrf with thp worri mat next ,,nor'a ronnrt will he not nearlv as good, particularly because the cooperative will not have the storage Income. Winners of the door prize draw lng, which divided a 4-H steer and other meat among the lucky ones were Mrs. Ray Drake, Don McElligott, Mrs. Leo AshbecK, Mrs. Wes Sherman, Mrs. Paul Jones, Ralph Crum, Rudy Berg strom, Gene Cutsforth, Dave Mc Leod and Art Crawford. A group of Heppner liign school girls sang several num bers as a quintet, in me group .irprp ij-irrnine i .eon nit:, juaie Hamilton, Marie Pettyjohn, Car olyn Slocum and L,inoa valen tine. . The delicious beef dinner was "r""" j, tU served Dy iauies oi ic u.-a m i. n'hn rooitran m a n V Creek grange who received many compliments for their fine work. November 23, 1961 if N- m it 78th Year, Number 38 off returns, 118 on running and 4.5 ny passing. Quarterback Wayne Hams sparked offensive punch for tht winners, but every player on the squad proved to be a star in this crucial game. Guard Jerry Davidson was called "tremen dous" with his defensive play, and Gary Morgan, taking the place of injured Center Joe Palm er, was acclaimed for a stal wart Job. lone missed one chance to score In the first quarter, and then tallied in the second quar- lone Fall Festiral Date December 10 Because of conflicts with football games being played by the lone Cardinals en tbelr way towards the state 8-man B championship, the lone Fall FeitiTaL originally scheduled for mid-Norember, was post poned. New date for the festival Just announced, is Sunday. De cember 10, starting at 1 p. m. ln the Grange haU. Many lone organizations will bare a part In the festivaL which will also be a bazaar and will have "all kinds" of booths and games for young and old. Fancy work and foods will be Included. Ten or 12 door prizes will be given at intervals. ter when Hams passed to Ron Crabtree in the end zone. Crab- trnA mnrla a unectaciilar rat'h with two defenders on either side of him. Extra point try, a run was n0 g00,i Hereford c Horofnrrt rama hnrlr nuleklv wnen uave naraman weni over from four yards out. Their con version try also failed, and the half ended, 6-6. Ken Kllnger fumbled a punt reception In the third quarter but redeemed himself quickly when he intercepted a Hereford pass on the 50. He zipped 42 yards from that point to the Bulls' eight from where he ran it over when he was given the ball on the first play. Again the rnnnlntr nnlnt trv WBS short Of the goal line. In the third quarter, it was tne passing combination again llama tn frnhtrPA In the end zone for the Cardinals. Hams kicked the conversion this time, and lone had its biggest lead, 19-6. . . As the game waned, Hereford cinrtaA a mnrch from the lone 40 and sustained it to the eight, from where Hardman put It over. Moore tallied the conversion. While Gary Morgan was doing a top Job at center on of fonso Marvin Padbere was equally effective filling Palm er's shoes on defense. The big starting center Is expected to be ready to go again against as ters. lone came through the semi (Continued on Page 6) PROGRAM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING HYMN-SINd Courthouse Lawn, 10:00 A. M Thanksgiving Day Invocation The Rev. Walter Smith, president of the Minis terial Association and pastor of the Lexington Christian church Hymn-Sing Music by members of the Heppner High School band, directed by Arnold Melby, High School Music In structor "FAITH OF OUR FATHERS" "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL" "THIS IS MY FATHER'S WORLD" "FAIREST LORD JESUS" Thanksgiving Prayer The Rev. Father Bruce Spencer, rector of All Saints' Episcopal Church The Scriptures The Rev. Austin McGhee, pastor of the Meth odist church Prayer of Blessing of the Offering The Rev. Charles Knox, pastor of the Christian church Thanksgiving Message The Rev. Kenneth Robinson, pastor ut Valby and Hope Lutheran Churches Hmn "For the Beauty of the Earth" Benediction The Rev. M. Carlton Sober, pastor of the Naz arene Church The service will be relatively brief between 30 and 45 minutes. A good warm lire will be burning In the fire place, so if you dress for out-of-doors it should be quitei comfortable if our good weather conUnues. In case of cold wind, rain or snow, the service will be held In the Christ ian Church. Everyone is Invited To Saturday Funfest; Guessing Game Set IPrire List I'ngj 4. Also See rage 7) Prize totaling $300 value will be given by 29 Heppner stores and businessmen Saturday in a unique guessing game that will highlight Christmas Opening. Since this is also Lucky Buck Saturday, which of- fora nnnthnr in nrizos. the totnl will reach Everyone is invited to come and 'oin the fun, both young ami old, from every community within driving distance of Heppner. Each of the lit) participating businesses has its own guessing contest lut following the same rules. Each offers its own prize, most t j i hood oi jjiu vaiue. Lucky Drawings For $55 Prizes Join Opening A total of $53 will be drawn In Lucky Bucks Saturday. Since Lucky Buck Day coincide? with Christmas Opening, special buvs will prevail in stores of the com munity. First prize of $25; second prize of $10, three prizes of $5 each and five special prizes of $1.00 will be named at the sound nf the siren at 2:30 p. m. in each of the participating merchant' establishments. It is necessary for those whose names are called to be present to claim the win ning sheepskins. As on all Lucky Buck Days, the City of Heppner will provide free parking with all meters hooded. Pete McMurtry, LucKy Buck chairman, advises shoppers to come early as many are ex- neeted to h In town to VleW the new Christmas merchandise on display for the first time, -o enter the window guessing con test, and to take Dart in the Lucky Buck drawing. Wind Storm Hits, Causes Damage High winds early Wednesday morning caused a power outage for about 35 minutes, calling out both Fred Glmbel, manager of Pacific Power and Light, and Har ley Young, manager of Colum bia Basin Electric Co-op. The trouble was reported caused by winds whipping lines together. It was cleared up at the Hermlston station when a worker there switched to an other line. REA had minor outages in the Rhea creek area and a crew was sent there this morning. Street lights at Lexington did not come on when power was restored. Glmbel was working on them later In the morning. Wind tore roofing off the high school gym, but damage was not f,.n outimatpri sm afterwards. iu.ij t.jvi... I An unconfirmed report had osin r.arc" ctnnnoH hetween Stan-1 a ann Retth hill on hlehwav I it s an at fi:0O a. m. due to high winds and dust I or tnem in tne neignoor- The contests are simple. In most instances, the contestant need only to estimate the retail value of merchandise in the store's Christmas window d's play. He obtains a slip from In side the store on which to en ter his name, address and guess. After making his estimate, he leaves It at the store, and then may proceed to the next stora where he also has a chance to win. Some stores will vary the con test by having the public guess the number of Deanuts In a lar or similar type of game. The contests are to start ai 9 a. m. and will conclude at 4:30 p. m. Saturday. Names of winners will be posted on plac ards in the place of business at the conclusion of the day, and the winner may pick up his prize thereafter. No prize can be held more than a week after the win ner is announced. In piu nf ttoa rules estab lished by the merchants commit tee require the winner to be de termined by lot. Christmas lighting In down town Heppner will be In place, and merchants will have their Christmas stocks on display for all to view. Advertising in this paper gives some Idea of the many fine gift items for sale here and of ti e large stocks car ried by the merchants. Lucky Buck winners will be announced as usual at 2:30, and readers will find special Lucky Buck bargains on a page in this naner. together with other Infor mation on this event. Those who plan to make the rounds and guess at all stores In ih hiir enntpst and most Deo- pie are expected to do so are advised to be sure and visit those outside of the main busi ness district who are participa ting. They are offering fine prizes, too, and may not have as rnnnv contestants and bo chances of winning are greater. A few of tne mercnanis, Dy na ture of their businesses, must close at noon. Thus, guessing there should be done early. Prizes Include everything from cash to an electric "Hot Dogger," used to fry hot dogs, ciocks, ra dio, fire extinguisher, paint, fire truck, restaurant dinners, foun tain pen, electric toaster, bed spread, silverplate, toys and lug- eaee are a iew or. me pne offered. .. Participating are tne Know ing: Anderson Builders Supply, normtt Kales. Case Furniture, Central Market, L. E. Dick, Econ- omy Market, Elma's Apparei, Farley Motors, ijazeu.e-iuu, Gilliam and Bisbee, Gonty's, Uonnnor Auto Parts. HeDDner Hardware and Electric, Heppner llttiuwtlicr c&jiu i-. v,n ---rr- - variety Store, Hotel Grill, Hum- Povall Hrntr Lott'S EleC- trir- Mii.adies Aonarel. J. C Ponnnv rn.. Peterson's jewelers. Phil's Pharmacy, Red and White Store, icon s t lowers, nugui in surance Agency, turner, yu Mnrtr nrirt RrvHnt. Trl-County KnulDment Co.. Wagon Wheel Cafe, Western Auto Store, and Wilsnn'a Men's Wear. I Thnsa Intnlncr In the fun of I the contest are advised to use the list on page four oi this pa- nor nr nhtain a codv from one of the participating businesses. It will help in locating the partici pants. The merchants committee, of which Pete McMurtry is chair man, decided to try tnis con test as a manifestation oi gooa- will to the public and in the hope that it will bring many to town to view the merchandise offered by the local stores. There ... . . ..tii,-..-. Is no ooilgation, ana uiuuicu are welcome. Only business peo ple and their wives or husbands are Ineligible to participate. Children of businessmen may take part in contests other tnan their own, and also employees may enter other store's contests. Santa Claus win come iaier in the Christmas season and a will be offered at about that time for the enjoy ment of children oi tne area. WEATHER (Leonard Gilliam, observer) HI Low Prec. 40 11 42 22 43 18 45 19 40 16 54 34 SA Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
