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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday, April 19, 1962 Quill and Scroll Hears Speaker, Initiate Nine Miss Bonnie Wiley, head of the journalism department and publicity director for Central Washington college, was guest speaker at the annual banquet and initiation of Quill and Scroll journalism club at the Heppner High school Friday evening. She is a chapter sponsor, and this was the first year In seven years of the organization that she was able to be present. Miss Wiley had the distinction of being the only woman war correspondent in the Pacific area during World War II, when she was an Associated Press cor respondent. She has also traveled extensively in Europe. She was one of the guest speakers at the luncheon at the Press Conference in Pendleton on Saturday, hand ling a special section on feature writing. Nine new members were In itiated into the chapter at cere monies Friday evening. Seniors include Beverly Blake, Judy Schmidt, Diane McCurdy, Don Hughes and Rose Nash. Four juniors, Cheryl McGhee, Ginger Springer, Shirley Carlson and Mike Smith became members. Installing officers were Ronnie Belsma, Norma Fergeson, Julie Pfeiffer and Bob Irby. Bol) Irby and Julie Pfeiffer re ceived special awards of desk pen sets from Quill and Scroll for their special services to the high school publications. Bob has been a co-editor of the He hisch this year and assisted with production last year. Julie is a co-editor of the Mustang and has worked with the yearbook for four years. The Bonnie Wiley award for the most points accumulated for work in publications went to Bob Irby. New initiates were presented scrolls containing the initiation service, rod carnations (flower of the society) and gold pins, show ing a quill across a scroll. There will be a special Init iation program at the awards as sembly to initiate Cheryl Crist, Linda Van Winkle andi Mary Shannon, who could not be present for the Friday evening program. Special thanks and a small gift were given to Mrs. Elmer Schmidt, home economics in structor, for the great amount of help she extended in pre paring the banquet. Umatilla Smacks lone Nine, 15-6 Friday, April 13, proved a bad day for the lone High school baseball team as they lost a home game to Umatilla by the resounding score of 15-6. The losers were able to con nect for the only two singles off Pitcher Hiatt while Umatilla had a big day at bat. McKay of the winners smacked three doubles in four trips to the plate and his teammate, Green, came through with a home run. Ken Nelson and Ron Crabtree each got a single in the sixth when the Cardinals shoved over five of their six runs, capitaliz ing on an error, three walks, and a fielder's choice as well as the two hits. Their only other run came in the second. Neither team had a good day in the field with Umatilla making seven bobbles and lone committing eight errors. The visitors scored in every inning but the fifth and seventh. Score: Umatilla lone 142 305 0 15 10 7 010 005 0 6 2 8 Batteries; Umatilla Hiatt, McKay (7) and HcCoy, Kelley (G). lone Ekstrom, Crabtree (6 J and Wayne Hams, Akers (6). Speech Students Place In State Heppner High school had the distinction of being the only school in Eastern Oregon to place in any of the finals at the State Speech meet in Eugene April 13 and 14. The debate team, composed of Laura Lee Sumner, Libby Van Schoiack, Sandra Harshman and Martha Doherty, placed third in their classification in the state. Ann Jones entered in oratory, made it into the finals, but did not place in the top three fin alists. Linda Van Winkle and Mary Shannon were entered in humorous readings. The students were under the direction of Mrs. Janet Groves, drama and speech instructor. They left Thursday afternoon and relumed Sunday in cars driven by Mrs. Groves and Mrs. Doherty. They visited relatives in Corvallis and on the Oregon State campus on their way home. It pays to advertise in the Gazette-Times. IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE A NEST EGG 1 SAVE lis When you save regularly, your money is always avail nble for you for emergencies, for education, for unforscen obligations, or to take advan tage of an important oppor tunity. Put your nest egg in First Federal and enjoy the security of saving. Interest on savings now paid at 4. OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY FIRST FEDERAL BOX 739 SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION PENDLETON r' n , t ;l'r ?v t h - ..U - A$'tftF f wtn 'Li 111 I M' Bf " ' I - 1 1 ; 'fil'fflf ' 11- k I ? - ? ii.' i l ' I f Y I I i CONLEY LANHAM (far left) was seated as exalted ruler of Elks lodge No. 358, Heppner. With him in the picture is his staff of officers with their wives. From left are Mr. and Mrs. Lanham, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Flatt, Mr. and Mrs. Pat O'Brien, Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Wolff, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Daggett, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van Winkle, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bundle, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Agee, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dick, and Mr. and Mrs. Terrel Benge. Not pictured are Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Van Matter and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Turner. (Charles Ruggles Photo) Lanham To Head Elks For Year New officers and their wives of Elks Lodge No. 358, Heppner, were introduced through special ceremonies Saturday evening, March 31. Harlan McCurdy pre sided as master of ceremonies for the social occasion. On Thursday evening, April 5, the officers were installed and Conley Lanham advanced to the office of Exalted Ruler, re placing LeRoy Gardner. Other of ficers and their positions include, Bob Flatt, esteemed leading knight; Pat O'Brien, esteemed loyal knight; Dr. Wallace Wolff, esteemed lecturing knight; Glen Ward, secretary; Ed Dick, Jr., treasurer; Clint Agee, inner guard; Claude Graham, tiler; Bob Brindle, chaplain; Jerry Daggett, esquire; Gardner, Bill Collins, Jack Van Winkle, La Verne Van Marter, Jr., and Ter ril Benge, all trustees, and Kenny Turner, organist. Condon Shuts Out Mustang Nine; Stanfield Billed Heppner High's baseball team took on the Condon High nine Friday afternoon on the Blue Devils diamond. The Mustangs lost by a score of 7-0. Kenny Smith, Mustang pitcher, threw a four hitter but team mates committed six errors. The errors were the deciding factor of the game. Smith helped the cause with the only two hits of the game for the Heppner team. The Blue Devils scored three runs in the third with Low, Ashenpelter and Logan crossing the plate. In the third inning the Mustangs had three errors, a passed ball and a stolen base against them. The fourth was another bad inning for the Mustangs. With two Blue Devils out, Ash walked and Brooks and Low got on by errors. Then with the bases loaded, Ashenpelter hit a fly to the outfield that was mis judged and Condon scored four runs. Larry Green played the fine defensive ball for the Mustangs, Coach Pete Glennie said. Bredi mas was one of the best pitchers the Mustangs have faced. He fanned 15 Heppner batters and got two hits. lone and Heppner were sched uled to play their second games of the season against each other here today (Thursday) at 3:30. On Tuesday, April 24, Stanfield is due on the Heppner diamond at 3:30. Stanfield is currently leading the western division of the "B" league and has two fine Ditchers m voss ana iaarK. Heppner Condon nnn nnn n ' 033 400 X 4 Unexrjected quests at the Awhi., PnHliprs home Thursday nicht were Emilv Bump, Pam Bruee and Mary Evelyn Tucker. Thev are three of the OCE band utn,i.nl whn ramn to Hermner nfter their concert in La Grande Thursday evening. They returned to their school in luonmoum on Friday. For Your Enjoyment- THIS EASTER SEASON WE HAVE TO OFFER: FOR EASTERJ AZALEAS $2.50 to $4.50 HYDRANGEAS $2.75 to $3.50 EASTER LILIES $2.25 For 3 Bud $2.50 For 4 Bud $2.75 For 5 Bud Larger Lilies 3.25 to 3.75 CALLA LILIES doz. $3.50 LOVELY EASTER ARRANGEMENTS STYROFOAM EASTER NOVELTIES Of Fresh Flowers 75c Cr up DELIVERY IN IONE, LEXINGTON, AND HEPPNER All Varieties of Cut Flowers Also Cut Easter Lilies HELEN COX FLOWERS Heppner Ph. 6-9222 Mustangs Crack Marks At Arlington Meet Heppner's Mustang cindermen ran rampant over records at the Arlington invitational track meet Friday, setting five new marks and tieing a sixth. In doing so, they won the meet handily with 6212 points, follow ed by host Arlington with 44 Mi. The five other competing schools scored as follows: Riverside 24 712; Helix 20; Condon 20V4; Stanfield 16 56; and Wheeler 12. Eddie Howard of Heppner shattered his own 100-yard dash record with a new time of 10.4. Lee Padberg accounted for two records, running the 880 in 2:08.9 and the mile in the fast time of 4.37.9. Archie Ball posted a new record in th high hurdles at 16.4 and tied the low hurdle mark at 22.2. The Heppner re lay team set a new mark in that event at 1:39.4. Wright of Wheel er set records in the high jump at 5' 6" and in the broadjump at 20' 3". ' Ball was high point man in the meet and Jim Gettle of Ar lington was second. Results: 100-yard dash Howard, Hepp ner; Banker, S; Taylor, R; Herb ison, C; Weatherford, Heppner. 10.4 (record). 220-yard dash Howard, Hepp ner; Obermeier, R; Herbison, C; Tie 4th between Massey, C; and Moyer Heppner; 24.2. 440-yard run Petterson, Helix; Holloway, A; Herrick, S; Robin son, Heppner; Muessig, Heppner, 58 flat. 880-yard run Padberg, Hepp ner; Grant, A; Burres, C; Os borne, A; Wallace, Heppner; 2:11.3 (record). Mile Padberg, Heppner; Grant, A; Atterbury, A; Ober meier, R; Stockton, C; 4:37.9 (record). 120-yard High Hurdles Ball, Heppner Welp, A; Petterson, H; Lathrop, R; Hobbs, R; 16.4 (record). 180-yard Low Hurdles Ball, Heppner Davis, A; Weatherford, Heppner; Welp, A; McCoy, R; 22.2 (tied record). High jump Wright, W; three way tie between Clark, S; Du buque, Heppner and Lathrop, R; Tie for fifth between Partlow, R, and Welp, A; 5' 6". (record). Broad jump Wright, W; Banker, S; Obermeier R; Moyer, Heppner; Vaccattli, C; 20' 3" (record). Shot put Gettle, A; Partlow R; Massey, C; Porter, Heppner; Vaccatti, C; 45' 2y2". Discus Gettle, A; Massey, C; Moyer, Heppner; Benson, W; Hughes, Heppner; 117' 9". Pole vault Petterson, Helix; Tie between Banker, S; and Ball, Heppner; four-way tie for fourth between Vawter, Helix; Struth ers, C; Obermeier, R; and Mc Culloch of Wheeler, 10" 2Vt". Javelin Vawter, Helix; Du buque, Heppner; Gettle, A; Bro goitti, Helix; Beeler, R; 140' 4". 880-yard relay Heppner; Ar lington. Others teams disqual ified. 1:39.4. (record). Mrs. Sam Steers and Mrs. Gor don Carter, Ronan, Mont., are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. Max Buschke, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Steers, and Mrs. Pearl Steers. LEXINGTON LOG According to records kept by Mr. and Mrs. Armin Wihlon at the Lexington Airport, planes ar rive and leave and carry visitors of interest to people of this area. Coming into the airport re cently were Spec Hudspeth of Redmond, George Campbell of Echo, Noel Dobyns of Waldport, Dale VanOsdel of Mosier, and C. Cramer, of Spokane. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Ben White arrived and have been visiting Mrs. Ora Wyland in Heppner. Mr. White is a big game outfitter in Anchorage, Alaska. Charles White of Portland landed at the airport Saturday and was met by Gordon White of lone, who accompanied him back to Portland on his return. Seven Students Get lone Honors Seven lone High school stu dents are on the school honor roll for the third nine weeks period, Darrel Reisch, admin istrative principal, announces. Three seniors and three soph omores are on the list, together with one freshman. Six others received honorable mention. Seniors on the honor roll are Linda Halvorsen, 3.50; Wayne Hams, 3.40; Michelle Morrison, 3.33. Sophomores include Arleta McCabe, 3.83; Judy Sherer, 3.80; and Tom Heimbi g n e r, 3.40. Freshman is Cheryle Lundell, 3.83. On the honorable mention list are: Seniors Kenneth Nelson, 3.00, and Tom Pointer, 3.00; jun iorsBill Akers, 3.16; Tass Morri son, 3.16; and Sandra Eubanks, 3.00; sophomore Merrie Jo Morrison, 3.00. Taylor Sentenced On Assault Charge Avery Taylor, 40, was sen tenced to 60 days in jail by J. O. Ilager, justice of the peace, Tues day after the defendant pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and battery. Sheriff C. J. D. Bauman arrest ed Taylor on a warrant issued by Justice Hager. The charge was that Taylor assaulted and beat his wife, Johanne E. Taylor. Taylor was taken to the Pen dleton jail the same day to serve the sentence there. ' v' s - J This wants pictures of all the children in thi3 area to publish in a future series entitled "Citizens of Tomorrow". To make it representative of the entire trading area we want pictures of as many youngsters as possible. There is no age limit, neither is it necessary to be a subscriber to this newspaper. Therefore, we ask the co operation of all the parents (and grandparents, too!) to help make this a success. The Studio hours and location are shown below. Just take your children there and several poses will be taken free of charge by a nationally known children's photographer who specializes in fea ture photography for newspapers. All proofs will be shown and you select your favorite pose for publication. There is no charge or obliga tion. You may, if you wish, order photographs for gifts or keepsakes from the studio, but this is entirely up to you. Here is the time and place IONE- Thursday, April 26, at the Banquet Room, Stefani's Fine Foods HEPPNER Friday, April 27, at the Heppner Hotel STUDIO HOURS 10 A. M. TO 7 P. M. ave! Join the We broke all sales records October-through-March. Nowgeteven bigger savings as we go all out to break April records! We'll keep our Rambler sales soaring by offering you huge savings. Best economy! 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