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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1961)
4 BZTTKtn CAZETTt TIMES. Thursday. December tl. 1MI NOBBOW COUKTTi NtWSFAfM FEOKS S-6223 The Heppner Cxette, established March 30. 1880. The Heppner Tlmee eitabllahed November 18. 1837. Consolidated February 13, 1912. HELEN C SHERMAN Aaaoclata Publisher NATIONAL E0ITOIIAI WESLET A. SBEBMAM Editor and Fubllahaf Nl WSPAMI rimiiMiM ASaoOAItON SubacrlpUon Bates: Morrow and Grant Counties, S4.00 Year; Elaa where $150 Year. Single Copy 10 Cent, published Every Thursday and Entered at the Poet Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Oaaa Matter. The Inevitable Christmas Spirit Saleslady In a local store somewhat glumly remarked the other day, "1 just can't get the Christmas spirit this year." The remark la nothing new. It Is heard many times, and most of us nave said essentially the same tiling.. But, ah! The Christmas spirit Is here, and some of us know It not It wouldn't have been surprising to return to that same store and to iiear the same saleslady humming, almost without her knowledge, "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas." Or Uiere is the case of the person who decides that "I'm Just not giving anything this year." But as he goes around and sees an article thut hits the spot lor a loved one, he has made the purcliu.se before he knows It For the Christmas spirit is here. There Is something a little mystical and maaic about it. As the husUe and busUe ol prep aration Intensities in the little time lelt, Uieie are more smiles upon laces as one meets anoiner on me siuewaiK. The stereotyped old greeting ".Merry Christmas!" never seems to llnd any belter method ol being said, and despite Uie millions ol times it lias been repealed ii conveys a sincere ring oi goou will. . .Mr . Yes, Uie great tfiy may have slipped up on us, and It may find us siiort on vrcpurations, but when it linally arrives, it will be Christmas, all right, and the spirit of Uie Uuy, observing the anniversary of Uie birlh of Christ, will be evident throughout Uie ChrisUan world. Chaff nd Chatter Wes Sherman IF YOU are one of those who I Eugene. On these calls h has have already started to wish I administered first aid many that the cold winter would cornel times, and although he has to an end, we have sad newt tor you. Today, Thursday. De cvmber 21, is Uie first official day of winter. Sl.Ll.NG Dr. A. I). MiMnrdo on the street the other day with a sock emending from one foot. we felt gravely sympathetic, lie was Juki recovertm; from a bro ken collarbone, and we surmised that he had now hurt his foot. Alter all, we had heard a re port that the doctor had been out lie skating. but when we caught up with him, he relieved our mind, "Ko." he laughed, "1 didn't hurt my foot If you put a sock on the end of your shoe, it Is the best thing in the world to keep from slipping on Uie lee. As to Ice skating, lie regret fully reported that he hadn't been out, although he wanted to go. I lie healing collarbone aid u t stop him, but the melting ice did. WE HEARD one report that folks were ice skating on the Wil low Creek road over the week end, the combination of moisture and temperature giving it the appearance of a frozen lake. MEANWHILE Elmer Schmidt has been trying to locate his skates from the last person who "bor rowed" them. He ottered to run an ad in the paper for recovery, but we agreed to put out an S. O. S. for him in this column. brought In many In critical con dition, only one has died enroule to the hospital, this person sue cumbing just as he neared tha county courthouse, only a lew blocks from Uie hospital. Bob was born In England and came to Heppner in lLi. his mother being a member of Uie liyrid family. He was a member of the Church of England but now belongs to Uie episcopal church. When he starts to bring In someone seriously ill or In Jured, bob says a prayer for Uiem as he gets underway. When they are safely delivered, he says a prayer ol thanksgiving "I'm glad to help people and glad to be a Good Samaritan," he says, "i don t want a lot oi praise and publicity. Nevertheless, we. the people, can be thankful that there are men like Bob. EVERYONE HERE knows that nothing Is tougher on athletic teams of Heppner and lone w hools than to lose to the other. This is because of the traditional rivalry that exists and is so typ ical of towns lying close together. Thus, it was a mighty bitter Dill for the Mustanes to drop the game Friday to Uie Cardinals, but we admired the sportsman ship that prevailed between the teams. When Lee Padberg went out on personal fouls, members of the Cards were quick to go over and shake his hand. This Will the person who borrowed brought a responding grin oi ap- them please bring them back so preciation irom rauoerg. wuo timer can go out and break played a mighty fine ball game. On Going to the Movies Tills is the time of yeur when admissions are light In the movie business, as can well be imagined wiUi all Uie Christmas events in progress. It gels to a point where it is pretty tough fur a local exhibitor to keep going, ielevislon has taken its toil to make u nip anu tuck anyway. It has been a blow to those small communities which have lost Uieir Uieaters. There aie few avenues of public entertain ment in a small town, and Die theater has been the standby for years. Hollywood has produced some very poor movies, to be sure, but it has also produced some classics, such as "lien Uur," "The Ten Commandments," "Treasure of Sierra Aladre." "Best Years of Uur Lives," and oUiers. Oddly enough, of the many movies we've seen, we only re member the cood ones the ones which hud some substance. A community is fortunate to have a good Uieater with a good operator one with a public conscience. We have noted in our local theater advertisements that when a movie comes along that the management believes isn't good for children, Mrs. Ueorge will so stale, even though siie stands to lose admissions as a result. If you read her program, you'll find that she evaluates many of the forthcoming movies lor you without trying to cap italize on some sensational UUe. Picking up the program for January, we note that St. Monica's Guild oi Ail balnls Episcopal church is sponsoring a movie, "Francis of Assist," on January 9 and 10, allowing willingness of Uie management to cooperate with local groups and bring worthwhile entertainment "Ben Hur" is also coming in January. The community should do its best to support its movie theater and its management They are a credit to the area, important as an attraction to our town, and enjoyable as an entertainment medium. Definition: American Enterprise Bill Davidson of the Toppenlsh, Wn., Review, says, "American enterprise is Uie art of making toeless shoes a fashion rather Uian a calamity.". his arm the next Ume it freezes? SAW AN item in the East Ore- gonian tonight Uiat said some one in renuieton belonged to 21 organizations, making him the most "organized" man in town. I wonder if we have some here who can beat that? For in stance, we d hate to keep up with Judge Oscar Peterson. He is attending some meeting or another a You can functions without seeing the Judge there, and you never hear htm complain about it either. There Is nothing wrong with having this real desire to win that's part of the spirit of com petition. However, it is good to see our ainieuc teams win gracefully and lose gracefully. www WE, TOO, wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Soroptimists Pack 11 Uie time, so it seems. Holl'daV Gift BoxeS t go to many public I ' Pauro Hish school where she wai , Mrs. Lyte (Neee) Maltese la revupenttng at her nome ioiiow. Ing ma)r surgery recently at Pioneer Memorial hospital. She plans to rrum her dutie as saleslady at the local J. C. Pen ney store In February which will mark her isth year with the Penney store. nive in musical circles. The bridegroom U a graduate of Kith lotus High school. Following a wedding trip to Spokane they are making their home at 1?04 N. Arthur. Apt 3, In Pasco. Out -of town guiU Included Mr. and Mrs. Jon Laihim of Thompson Falls. Mont, rTh.r and slster-ln lw of the proom. and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kde, uncle and aunt of the bride, of Koardman. Other attending from Boardman were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marlow and W. W. llartle. Lexington Program Observes Christmas LEXINGTON The Lexington Christian-Congregational Sunday schools held their Christmas pro gram at the ChrisUan church on Sunday night. The program con sisted of prelude music by Betty Marquardt, followed by a wel come and prayer by Rev. Walter Smith. The program started with the pre-school class sinping, as sisted by their teachers, Rena and Bill Marquardt. Primary class, with teacher Gerry Mess enger, sang and gave some read ings. Junior I sang songs and had a duet, "We Three Kings of Orient Are," by Billy Ol.sen and Ricky Marquardt, with Dollie Smith as teacher. Junior II class read scripture on the prophecy of Christs birth and presented songs with teachers Homer and Majo Hughes. The King Teens and Ambassador class sang two numbers. The Junior choir members are Leora Van Winkle, Jeanette Ledbetter, Joyce Peck, Gene Wallace, Dick WE'VE HEARD a great many compliments about some of the beautifully-decorated store win dows In town. Of course, quite a number ol our local people know that talent for decorating a number oi these artistic win dows is that of Ron Reld, owner of Ron's Flowers. Merchants, knowing his skill, often call on him to help out. In one case we know, Hon worked until 4 a. m. to get a store window ready for Christmas Opening. Both he and Helen Cox have beautiful things in their shops for Christmas, by the way, and should not be over looked by irantic shoppers. CHRISTMAS is the time when we think about sharing and1 helping others. We heard a re port about a local man who has been helping others and would like to pass it on. The man Is Robert (Bob) Lowe, who has driven the ambulance here since 1950 except for the period that it was under private ownership. He is back at it now that Oliver Creswlck turned it i back to the county. During his time as driver, Lowe has brought In nearly 500 pat- Holiday gift boxes of home made candies and cookies were packed for veterans and the needv bv members of the Sorop- timist club Monday evening at the annual Christmas party. Miss Leta Humphreys was hostess to the grouD at her home which was gayly decorated for the oc casion. Large boxes of the holiday treats were- sent to the Veterans hospital in Walla Walla, Wn., dinner basket and toys were packed for a needly family in Irrigon and several smau dhs kets of treats for bachelor men in the area who do not have close relatives living here Birthdays of members during November and December were remembered with the serving of birthday cake, and Christmas carols were sung to the accom paniment of Miss Humphreys at the organ. The recording, "ine Littlest Angel," was enjoyed by those attending. Lutheran Candlelight Set Christmas Eve Hone and Valby Lutheran churches will usher in Christmas with a special candlelight and carol service on Christmas eve Wallace, Billy Klinger. Kennv .Tnnau riavlrl rVirnm an1 TJI1I., Van Winkle. In Uie senior choir lents on emergency calls. He has The times are set for 6:00 p. m are Gerry Messenger, Carl Mar- carried persons down the lire l u ,lu',- !, miirHt R.ina 1li.n.,nt ocpani nf a hnrnlnrr nnrclnn HODe. Wlin an inVliatlOn exieilli Marauardt. and thev were ae. home In Pendleton, and he has M to anyone wishing to worship coinpanled by Theresa Munkers taken Injured' from roadside at the piano and Betty Mar- ditches after auto accidents. Bob nas answered cans to wrecks on the Columbia River highway and has gone as far afield as TELL 'EM YOU SAW IT IN THE GAZETTE TIMES Phone yeur newt Items te -VHt. Merry Christmas 5 Star Theater 5 x ierriarrierJM like to Wedding In Pasco Unites Marcia Wooley And Daniel Lathim BOARDMAN Miss Mania Lou Wool ley became Uie bride of Daniel Arthur LaUiitn at a 4 p. m. t-ritjnv at Uie First Method) t church In Pasco, Wn., November -'I. The bride is Uie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wooiley of Pasco, and former residents of Boardman, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. It, L. Lathim of Kahlutus, Wn. The double ring service was per formed by the Rev. Paul Ash brook in a setting of two fifteen branched candelabrum and beauty baskets filled with bronze pom pom chrysanthemums, r am ily pews were marked with tan geruie colored ribbon. Miss Pat Smith sang "A Wed ding Prayer" and "For You Alone," accompanied by Miss Dunne Bentson, who also played the wedding marches. The bride, given In marriage by her father, was lovely in gown of silk organza arranged over taiieta, net and tune, ine lace Insets were dusted witn pearls and crystal. The basque bodice was lasnioneu wnn portrait necKllne and long sleeves. The wide sweeping skirt was boufed In back above chapel train held In place with a bow. The bouffant veil was attached to a beaded crown fash ioned of rose point lace, bhe carried a cascade bouquet of white chrysanthemums and pom poms with accents of leather tern and white satin. Miss Judy Hutchinson was maid of honor, and wore chrom soun taffeta sheath with match Ina pilibox nai, accenteu wun a larce matching rose. ne car ried a colonial nosegay of bronze chrysanthemums and pom poms. Mrs. John Manning, sister of the groom was brides maid and wore a Sonora pink sheath and pillbox hat, and carried a nosegay of bronze chrysanthemums and pom poms. Delbert Lathim, cousin of the groom, on leave from Fort Bragg, N. C. was best man. usners anu candlellghters were Jody Lathim and Billy Latnim, brotners oi the groom, and John Manning, brother-in-law ol the groom. Richard Lathim, cousin of the groom, was ringbearer, ana me llower girl was Lynn Lickmeyer, dressed in pale green taffeta. She carried a small cascade bou auet of bronze pom poms fash ioned like the bride's bouquet. Following the ceremony a re ception was held In Hatten Hall with 150 guests attending, xei low pom pom chrysanthemums were arranged arouna ine inree tiered cake, and other decorations were of bronze mums and pom poms. After the first traditional niece of cake was cut by the couole it was cut and served by Miss Hutchinson. Mrs. Robert Glen presided at the coffee urn, and Miss Gloria Hue poured the punch. Miss Bentson and Miss Jerry Lynn Bell were in charge of the gift table. Mrs. Glen and the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Robert A. Eades of Hood River both had gardenia corsages. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Wooiley wore a beige bro caded suit with brown access ories and the bridegrooms mother wore royal blue taffeta with white accessories. Both had corsages of Sanora roses. For going away the bride wore a blue wool sneatn witn oiack accessories and a Sanora rose I Corsage. 'ir.j.,cr.'.r(':e;.ts The bride is a graduate or jw) . we MA, h Chrfjnas to all of you WILSON'S MEN'S WEAR quardt on the accordian. Follow ing this fine program the film "Prince or Peace was shown, Sunday morning classes were Welser, Idaho, Spokane, Wn., and the Christ at either church Festival worship services will be conducted at the usual times on Sunday morning, 9:00 a. m at Valbv and- 11:00 a. m. at Hope. held1 as scheduled with the Christmas treats being handed out at this time. Barratts Move South Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Barratt left about 10 days ago for their new home at Mesa, Ariz., near! Phoenix. They will spend Christ mas in the house they recently built Uiere. They sold their business, Bar ratt Sales Co., to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamlin earlier this fall. Barratt, a native of Heppner, said before leaving that he and Mrs. Barratt hope to return to their home here for three months each summer. rk tviwir-r 1 f Hvrz2i rs mb joi-moo m wimmmxaKmsis3mam PiCK-UP TRUCK FULL SIZE 4-WHEEl DRIVE PICK-UP TRUCK! Come In and get our deal before you buy. We have the 4-heel drive full sire pick-up that's priced lowest end does the biest job! Carries a one ton payload through mud. sand or marsh. Stays on the joo years i longer! And. like all 'Jeep' vehicles, has Deen use tested and abuse tested. Test drive the 'Jeep' Picmp inici toaay: FARLEY MOTOR CO. A CJu-LsuTios Wish No matter how often it's said, it always has a wonder ful meaning "A Merry Menry Christmas." This we wish for you, with all good things the season holds. As we depart for Ariiona. we wish to leave our most sincere good wishes for all our friends here. We inrite you all to drop in and visit us should you be down our way. and we will always be happy to hear from you. GARNET and GRETCHEN BARRATT 901 Long wood Loop Apache Country Club Estates Mesa Arizona Kit J m m jviiv 3 HI" J' I If S-J 1 e MP 3 YOUR HOME FACTORY (MORROW COUNTY CREAMERY) TAKES THIS MEANS OF EXTENDING GREETINGS AND GOOD WISHES ALSO APPRECIATION FOR THE PATRON AGE FOR THE PAST YEARS, AND WE AS SURE YOU THAT WE WILL CONTINUE THE SAME SUPERIOR QUALITY THAT HAS KEPT YOUR FACTORY IN BUSINESS. ITS PRO DUCTS REMAIN THE BEST BY TEST. IVIorrow County Creamery AND STAFF w. c. COX W. L. COX 2 j DURWARD TASH, Specialist l$tf12i 126 E. MAT
