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BEJtttl GAZETTE TIMES, ThmsdaT. Dfunber II. ml Jyjgg QjjfyjJgJ Several Hobbies Shown Couni? Serial At PTA Program Here le2!lL That peoole of Heppner havei plained the equipment needed to J fur every dollar spent, tut by A variety of interest graph Rally illustrated WedneiOiy night when lleppner rarein Teacher association held "hubby night." Despite numerous' Illnesses and bad weather which kept ev eral Irum appearing, many In tcresting ho bole were displayed and explained at Ui meeting In the multipurpose room. Elder David Bauer, pastor of the Seventh-day Adventlat church, showed specimen Iroin hla butterfly collection and told some of his experience getting them. Elder liauer haa over 10,000 specimens, one of the big gest collections of we a torn butterflies In existence. Moat of the specimen were caught by ium in western siaies, western Canada and Mexico. Elder Bauer haa spent many years actum ulatlng this collection. llu Plans to leave it eventually to a western museum. 'There la a great need lor people of the west to save specimens from the west und ulve Uiem 10 mu seums," he said. Explaining that he meant all kinua of items native to the western states, not Just butterflies, He v. liauer aaia most collections axe made In the east and are given to museums there. "California la the only western state which hus taken any steps to save specimens of native an i in a la and materials," he added; Dr. Wallace Wolff pursue the hobby. I the aaine token, we can point Those participating In thelwitn pride to a county road onu-ram wen introduced by Mra. ytem that practically over Jim llager, program committee member. I'lA President Itobert Hopper preside at a short business meeting preceding the progrum. IIU Vail fcHilul-in, ,v(i.in shadows the road ay stem in any county In Oregon. And there is more to come. We have Just this pttkt summer started an oiling program that we believe will practically revolutionise our road 5 vcars these aeencics cared lor Showed I 2(i children Irom Morrow County. some of hia extensive collection giving them 2,178 days of care, of shells. He explained that he During the month of October, had not brought many as uiey m1, three children were cared break euslly in moving. Dr. Wolff for( receiving to days of care, has the collection displayed in funds given to Oregon United his home and those who are Appeal also support the USU, Interested are Invited to get in I helping men and women of the touch with him to view tne com- Armed Forces. plete grouping. I Loyal A. Warner, eastern field tive to the school board, reported I program In outlying areas. Thu that the petitions calling for con- past summer we compicieu lour struction of the full high school three-mile stretches ot oiling as plant at lleppner had been pre- well as an extensive oiling pre sented the board at its last meet- ject at lleppner school. We now trig and that an architect had hate on me agenda at least b.en instructed by the board to six such units for next summer. make an estimate of cost, with Ail we need is a good base, a view to hold an election on floating bonds at an early date, lie said it is hoped construction can be completed in time lor occupancy next fall. United Appeal Support Asked In cooperation with the Oregon United Appeal the First Iat- lonal hank has enclosed appeal envelopes with November state ments, for convenience ol lis patrons. Oregon United Apiieal repre sents 17 agencies, 10 of which are child-care agencies and ol vital importance to the people of this area. During the past which for the most part is Uiere, and then enough oil rock .14 minus and minus lor me two courts. The oil rock we hope to make ourselves, so it the base is acceptable and we have the oil rock, Uie cost of tne two courses is ueiween Lioo ana lj00 per mile, llhis lor the oiii. me cost ot maKing oil rock is a bit more expensive than the making ot Uie regular run rock we have been pulling on out lying county roads. Ol tins lat ter, we make around 400 yards per day when going is good. At me recent set, on Khca Creek, we produced 40,'Ja yards ot rock. Ot oil rock, we can possioly make in the neighborhood ot lao to iiuu yards per day wnen Uie equipment is set up. we nave been fortunate in tne purchase ol an oil distributor at low cost. I Mrs. Scorcy Mokes Debut on Television Mrs, Lena Searcy of Hills- txifo, mother of Mrs. Charles (Helen) Hugcles of lleppner, ns tiemonMrateu many Ul " In hT H v-f hut i,Ik,w. in! a bent for still another Wed nesday morning. She was a guest of honor on the morning ii-iesmpe- program over KUW-TV, Portland, and made a bright and sparkling appear ance on the show. Her hosts were Connie Worth and J. II. ree-K. Some of Mrs. Searcy's beaut. iful palntlnei were shown on the program at well as other samples of her handiwork. She told of her early life In Sher man county and compared mristmaa as It la observed to day with Its observance In the "old days." Mrs. Searcy will be honored at open house In Portland on Sunday, December 31. on the occasion of her 90!h birthday. The affair Is being arranged Dy ner family. Over TV, Mrs. Searcy looked much younger than her 90 years and was very calm and poised, appearing not the least bit nervous at being In front of the searching cameras. Both she and the program came In ' loud and clear here. Rep. Weafherford To Offer Plan On Fair Funds (Continued from Page 11 "Standard grades rather than gd or choice grades are us ually purchased for state Insti tutions so no money is wasted," the legislator stated. The sub-committee on meat In sectlon. of which Weatherford Is chairman, will have one more meeting, probably In Portland, to take testimony from the con sumers and the packers. The date has not been set but will be announced shortly after the first of th voar. - I II .1 .. MU-MWa Rep. Weatherford said that he A..7nV 1' , ,m Is available to his constituents 'nA",i" !?.er!lh.a.t..?m,i' at till limn. atiiuuiomva kuiiuui vpviw.v, at an limes. ki. . . ij. ,.. Most people have the opln-I ru tmlrwH norunnnel and Ion a legislator Is ol use to them now Miilnmcnt. such as unl- only during the session.' he said. forrns required for drivers. The "The fact is. he Is In continued ast legislature passed a new service to them and will come iiVnu f f An ndiiitional SlOO ... ., -w-.w at any ana every can to uiscuss for ambulances and Weatherford proniems and see io explain snorted there Is no chance of 12 Attend Hearing On Ambulance Use Rep. Frank Weatherford and HIfl Administrator. Will OlUrr attended a public hear Ir.g of the State Board tt Health Monday in Portland. Represent ing lleppner-Morrow County Chamber of Commerce and I'lo neer Memorial hospital staff, they objected to some of the changes under consideration by the State Board In operation ol ambulances of the state. Ollarra said. 'There Is un I doubted ly a need for some reg ulatlons on operation of ambu lances, but not to the extent these contemplated rules would carry. Proposed changes were out and solve problems between them and the public offices that fleet them and their attulrs. "Legislation is a continuous eel tine this law changed at present. He Is more optimistic about gaining exemptions for small operators from some of Murray Elected Wrangler Prexy, Projects Talked program of the people and fori the other proposed regulations the people and by the people,' the solon continued. "The ses sion Is far too short to try cor rection of the ills of government ot to create new and better con ditions in all areas of govern which would cause hardship on them. Another hearing, this one be- fore the Interim state highway committee, is scheduled for early In January. Rules and regula ntnt. Influence of legislators tions concerning operation of am crows bv continued contact bulances In the state will be only by this means can a com plete knowledge of state-wide problems be obtained. "I will always meet with any group for discussion and attempt to carry out their wishes," he promised. William Heath Dies Saturday Services were held Tuesday for TV a anniml PrirtcfmOfl rtartts , . l tne annum v.i i iiu &.j someining coum uw and e ection 0 officers were the about new roads leauing ": main attractions for the Wrang our area. 1 have long leii inai lers at ,ne recent meeting held there is a greai neeu ior uc-iu )n tne Wrancler clubhouse. roads leading into our area irom New officers elected are Rod ihe south. Many ot tne roads Murray, president; John there are listed as couniy roaus KubankSf vlce pr(?Sident, Edna and, with little county expense, retscn secretary-treasurer; Ev- could be made excellent tnrougn erett struckmeier. director. A roads and would be a great bene- icnBthv discussion was held on lit lit the economy Ot our county. , h romlnc vpar Th i. ,,i i... Uie 1. 1:. ...... ... ..in i.. I . . ..' t. ...o., ,.t . i - e.eruiiiie uitt.i:a iiiauc wj u ituiur lur wui. uii:eu leaiuciiia i i ni man irom uimuii vy J viianrl,lai nittuno nnrp snnw wan Ed Gonty were shown, andi she 0f Morrow county to return the bins Kanger Station and Snaw tentatively set for the last week exolained how they were made, envelopes with their contribu- It -reek is one. In our road pro- h n Anrii u;ith tho nnssihilitv Jan liaeer, seventh grade slu- Hons at an early date. yram we could do a great deal flf nn nii.c-irt mdon or some calf William Alfred Heath, 78, Hepp dent, showed her collection ol "This is the only means we nere. Also we have oeen ap- r(,nln tn he held at the same ner wno died Saturday at Pioneer international dolls and told of have of soliciting lunds in your proached by members of tne tjme. All members are urged to Memorial hospital. the costume of each; Frances county due to the fact there is Grunt county court to help get et behind the new officers to Mr. Heath was born at Wayne Adams, om grauer wno woa uu- no unueu runu mere anu u tt connecling link compieieu iiuu promote all the activities of the City, III., June 21, 1883. He was able to be present, had her I would be far too expensive to I that countv bv way Of MonU- ur.nl onl holn tn make it a married tn Harriptf K. thmka moaei norsea uioiajre-u, laiigmg from 2-inch models to four inches. two nign scnooi ooys, iwiioiu wanr0n Better help benetit Uie coumy. jean Nelson. A short program We have a road crew of some was presented by the younger 16 or 18 men. We have had members, and then Santa Claus w fit res m i nt q i nnr I i. 1 1 i onuses io ha, wc came io presenc canuy io an in . survived hv onp daush- hiu.iou in uon vn n(7. and someLinjn. Aff ho loff aUtal e is survivea py one aaugn- -"- o . . . auciiumin., i""-' 6"-- llor Inccio w Ihhntt Pnrt anH- ,l,.7,.r unrk mat mUSt lit lniO .nnn,1 ku oil nnH re. -o.. ....v , adopted by the State Board of Health following this hearing. Music to be Played At Nativity Scene Those who enjoy stopping by to view the nativity scene below the home of Mrs. Aman da Duvall near the courthouse will be Interested to know that Christmas music will be play ed at the scene beginning Thursday (today) through Christmas between the hours of 5 and 10 p. m. each evening. The music will be from record ings played from the Duvall home. Hospital Auxiliary Plans Special Meeting Members vt the Pioneer Mem. orial Hospital Auxiliary are urg. ed to plan now to attend the next meeting on Monday even Ing, January 8, at 7:30 p. m at the courthouse. Will Ollarra, administrator of the hospital, will be present to present pins to members who have completed KM hour of vol. unteer work, and eerttticates to two mcmlers upon the com pletion of 500 hours of volunteer service. A project Is underway now by the auxiliary to purchase a re suscitator for the hospital, main ly from funds received through membership in the organization. New members are always wel come to kiln and take part In supporting the hospital and Its projects. Howell in. Maryland Thomas J. Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Howell of lleppner, Is a dental technician with the navy now serving at Balnbrldge. Md. In a recent letter he said that he likes his work fine but Is looking forward to coming home fr hunting season next fall. A champion Javelin thrower in lleppner Hlh school. Howell graduated In 1953 and oniaineo his tralnlnir as a dental tech nician In service. His address Is D. N. Dental Building 708, M.T.C., Balnbrldge. Md. TO THE EDITOR The lone football team would like to express our thanks to you. to the lleppner community, and to the lone community lor an of the fine support you have given us during our football season. We really appreciate the way all of you have followed us especially when we did a great deal of traveling. We know It I took much of your time and we I really feel that we are apprec iated. It gave us a very good feeling. As Gary Moore would say, "Thanks from all of us to all of you." Sincerely yours, I Co-Captains, Ronnie Crabtree I and Wayne Hams "On behalf of the team" put on a campaign, personal he said. collection Creswlck and Raymond Mchols, told of the advantages or naving "ham" radio for a hobby, how Interesting It could be, and ex- Mrs. Swanson Better After Hip Surgery Mrs. Mary Swanson of lone, mother of Garland Swanson, is ment. So there are tentative reai live organization. on December 19, 190G, at Mt. plans where we can maKe use After the business meeting, Vernon, 111. They moved to Port- oi our county funds to reany carols were sung, led by Mrs. land in 1942 and came to llepp ner in 191b where he operated a ranch. Mrs. Heath died in 1958. lowest priced full size station wagon ! u,,.,, uutl., wuin. ui ... were exenangeu uy ail unu ic- vpn Roni, William C ?amnil showing good improvement in St. our program, and leel that with freshments were served by the n nr T nTRal M in of Anthony's hospital, Pendleton, the varied and scattered jobs on nostS( Mr. and Mrs. Al Fetsch, rvtlSt nH Fitnn w Glen Gilchrest Services Today Services for Glen Lewis Gil chrest, (52, were held Thursday (today) at 2:00 p. m. at the Cres wlck Mortuary with the Rev. Bruce bpencer ouiciauiig. treatment for the Iniurv in the ... ,.h r.,rts. But. as a whole, Mr. Gilchrest d led .at i loneer itlonecr Memorial hospital. feel lnat the road program and C-IllOllUl HUBUliai iuunui.j - ni lMO ung -jr that Mrs. I ..... ic nraul iuuu view after undergoing extensive surg ery to a hip that she fractured in a fall at her home on Movem I ber G. Mrs. Swanson was taken to Pendleton to a specialist after she failed to respond to normal hand, we have as ettective ana harmonious a group oi womers as can be gotten, tfes, 1 know we can pick out individual in stances where everything is not done in the most economical anu elficient manner. 1 repeatedly Mr. and Mrs. Gordon O'Brian, iV7-' ""1 . A T. tA TUtre rimrb. nal " iiiuepe-uueiiee, nu real i jy. Ray Gonty Graduates Memorial hospital Monday ter a lingering Illness. He was born at Long Creek November 9, 1897. He worked most of his life on sheep ranches in the Long Creek, Spray and lleppner areas. He had been em ployed by Tom Huston, Hard man for 10 years. There are no close relatives surviving. Interment was in lleppner Ma sonic cemetery. FOLLETT MEAT CO. Hermiston, Oregon Ph. JO 7-6651 On Hermiston-McNorr Highway WHOLESALE MEATS CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING SCHEDULE Hogs Tuesday Cattle Wed., Thun. Sheep Any Day Indications are that Mrs. Swanson will be hospitalized through the Christmas and Mew Years period, but it is Hoped that she will be able to return home In about three weeks. She la In room 4U7 at the hospital. Rural Fire Assoc, Elects New Directors Two new directors were elected to the Morrow County Kural Fire Protective Association Monday evening, December 4. Eleced to a live-year term, expiring in 1967, was Ralph Beamer. Marcel Jones was elec ted to fill out the unexpired term of four remaining years vacated by Tom Wells, the position to expire in 1900. Others now serving on tne Ray Gonty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gonty of Heppner, grad uated from Police Academy school at Seattle Saturday and u yicvv 't , th(, nnntv fomllv. Including Tom us'cou uv oUicials a weu and Doug, mare the trip there Vow Vda recolnue tnat the for the exercises, leaving here reSniaUon consondatlon Friday. They visited Saturday of our Morrow County Schools is evening with Ed's brother Tom n f act also whether some ot us and family. Ray is a graduate favored it orpposed U, whether of Heppner High school with Idvoic-u n oi "fr th ass 1955 e jg now serv. Tbout it aU,1 we must recoiTnize ing on the Seattle police force. that it has come about anu 11 is un to us to make it as success ful as possible. It is hoped we can all work tosether lor this ultimate goal. Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Henderson of Gresham; one sister, Nellie Allen, Riverside, Calif: seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Interment was in Heppner Ma sonic cemetery. Earl Hague, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Hague, has enter ed Sam Jackson hospital In Port land for surgery, according to word received from friends there this week. He is a World War II veteran. Mail can reach him at the U. S. Veterans hospital, Sam Jackson Park, Portland 7. We have the full size station wagon that's priced lowest and does the biggest job! There is plenty of room for six big adults or a bulky load. Sen sible interior and washable vinyl upholstery hose down in a jiffy. Be our guest. Drive and test the 'Jeep' Station Wagon! Do it today! STATION WAGON FARLEY MOTOR CO. 126 E. MAY HEPPNER, ORE. SEND YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES ALL THE NEWS FROM HOME- GIFT SUBSCRIPTION Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie E. Henderson, age 79, were held Tuesday, December 1A irom Daniels Funeral Home in La board are Dick Wilkinson, whose I Grande, with concluding services term will extend until 1905; liar- at the Summerville cemetery, old Evans, expiring in 1904, and John Wightman, serving until 1903. Mrs. Allan Johnston returned home recently from a month s visit that took her to Portland, Tigard and Toledo as well as Seattle and Carnation, Wn. She was accompanied home by Mr. near La Grande. Mrs. Henderson, a former resi dent in the lone area, was born April 11, 1882, in Comstock. She moved witn ner parents 10 ione In 1884. where she lived until her marriage to Mr. Henderson in 1900. She had made her home in La Grande since 1942, witn Mr. Henderson preceding her In death In 1945. One son, Haroia, nnrt Mrs. Dick Snerrv who re turned to Portland the following I passed away on March 28, 1959 day. When Your Doctor Recom mends A Dietetic Supple ment. Get It Here WHEN IT COMES TO DIETETIC H ELI'S, YOU NAME IT; WE HAVE IT. HUMPHREYS REIALL DRUG STORE MR & MRS. ROD MURRAY 217 N. Main Ph. 6-9610 VT 9 ar at y our lervtce around the clock t There were six children born in to the family. Surviving her are three sons, Alonzo Henderson of Lexington, Grant Henderson of Summerville, Howard Henderson of Alicel, two daughters, Mrs. Abner (Ethel) Chrisman of Forks, Wn., and Lois Place of Milton-Freewater, HOSPITAL NEWS Alexis Keeney, Condon, dis missed: Winnifred Caton, Ash (land, dismissed: Diane Wright, Heppner, dismissed: Frances PI per. Ione; Blaine Chapel, Hepp I ner, dismissed: rtattie craotree, Ione; Florence Nolan, Lexington, dismissed; Carol Wachter, Dale 'dismissed; Sara Sherman, Lex Ington, dismissed; Judith Co chell, Heppner, dismissed; Louise farley. Heppner, dismissed; Tom t Heimbiener, Ione, dismissed; Janet Myers, Condon, dismissed; Lilian Gilock, Woodburn, dis 'missed; Kathleen O'Hara. Hepp ner; Charles Gee. Kinzua, dis missed; Matilda Jepsen, Ione. To Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Hams, Heppner, a 6 pound 1 ounce daughter, Tanna Marie, born Dec 16. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Booth, Heppner, a 9 pound 9' ounce son, uarren alter, torn Dec. 17. To Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards. Lexington, a 8 pound 8 ounce ! tl TO THE A FREE GIFT CARD WILL BE SENT WITH EACH SUBSCRIPTION IN YOUR NAME GAZETTE-TIMES per Year in Morrow County Per Year Elsewhere Simply Drop In To The Office, Phone 6-9228 Heppner, Or Mail This Coupon With Your Remittance: HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS? WE HAVE A FINE ASSORTMENT -WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR NAME IMPRINTED GAZETTE-TIMES P. O. BOX 337 HEPPNER. ORE Please send the Gazette-Times to: NAME ADDRESS FROM ADDRESS daughter, not yet named, born Dec. 21.