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HEPPNER GAZETTE Farm Bureau Sets Resolution On Inspections Morrow County Farm Burca i mni at ihn home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Blettell in ElghmiJe for the regular meeting on Monciay, April 30, with Mr. and Mrs. Do:i Ilclieker assisting. Many inter esting and informative subjects were discussed under the guid ance of the president, Norman Nelson. A committee composed of Dick Wilkinson and Nels Anderson prepared a resolution with the assistance of the brand inspector, Clyde Nutting, regarding the new change of ownership brand in spection bill passed by the last legislature. This following state ment was approved by the mem bership with copies to be sent to the State Department of Agricul ture and to a public hearing at Condon on May 3: "We would like for this admin istrative order No. to con tinue! to December 1, 12, with these revisions: 1. Inspection should cover all animals branded and unbond ed and eliminate the ennfliction of this order with prior law. 2 Animals being Sold to a dealer going to an auction sale should pay only one brand in spection fee. 3 Consideration should be giv en to loweiing local brand in spection fees." Harold lieaeh, first vice-president of Oregon Farm 15 u r e a u Federation, reported on the new Farm Bureau service program, lie noted that Cliff Wright is working full time on this pro gram and K. L. Kurtz with offices in Bend is serving Fasten) and Central Oregon. Many Farm Bureau members an; taking ad vantage of this program to pur chase such items as barbed wire, fence posts, fertilizers and weed spray. Orville Cutsforth reported on the progress being made in rela tion to a more fair tax assess ment of property on the county and state level, lie noted that farm taxes seem to be going up steadily while taxes on the other businesses are going down. Mr. Cutsforth, Ron Currin and Bill Weatherford attended the asses sors meeting at Medford recently and appeared asking for a more "true" evaluation of farm prop erty for lax purposes in contrast to Hit? present evaluation based on most recent sales. Petitions for reapportionment of the Oregon legislature were discussed and it was stressed thai every effort must lie made to complete these petitions ini medially. Morrow county must provide 1 (H M signatures as its share in the total number for the stale. The group voted to donate !f2r to help defray expenses for pulling lliis measure on the No vember ballot. Rob .lepsen, chairman for the public relation committee for Hit Oregon Wheat Growers League, spoke to the group on the subject of the need for each individual farmer doing his part to promote belter relations between himself and the general public. He re commended more use; of the spe cial checks imprinted with sheaves of wheat and the words, "Farm Dollars are Important." Other business included Un voting of $2 to help pay dues to the Associated Country Women of the World. Also Virginia Fred erlckson, Farm Bureau secretary, announced that hail and lire in surance rates are very favorable for Farm Bureau members but that fire rales are due to raise in the immediate future on property not now insured. A gift certificate for a l'endle Id'i jacket was presented to l.ucia Cutsforth by the Morrow County Farm Bureau in recogni tion of her many years of service as secretary. Give your wife a Kitchen Aid dishwasher for Mother's Day, and you won't have to do dishes ever againl (Neither will she.) The KitchenAid scrubs dishes clean with its big blue wash arm the scrubblngest wash arm made. Another KitchonAid exclusive: gentle Flo-Thru circulation for perfect drying. Sure, KitchenAid dishwashers may cost just a little more to buy but they always cost less to own. The best always does. ciiei DISHWASHERS Lott's Electric 369 N. Main - TIMES, Thursday, May 3, 1962 6-County Group Has Work Meet A Mid-Columbia Plann i n g Council meeting in Arlington March 17 marked the first of ficial work session of the Coun cil's program for an economic development and planning pro gram for the six-county region. In attendance at the meeting were Judge Oscar Peterson of Morrow county. Judge Harris Higgins of Hood River county, Judge Vernon I. Miller of Sher man county, Judge D. R. Cook of Umatilla county and Judge James Hunt of Wasco county. The Mid-Columbia Planning program is being undertaken with the guidance of Ebasco Services Incorporated, national specialists in area development and regional planning programs. The firm was represented by L. J. Aubrecht, western region di rector, and C, R. Cavanagh, pro ject director. Eldon Hickey, representing the Oregon State Department of Planning and Development, and Mrs. Elaine Esselstyn, executive secretary of the council, were introduced and their roles in the over-all program were described. Ebasco personnel described the study's work schedule for the next six months period. Council meeting dates and lo cations were set through Sep tember, 1902. Council members emphasized it is their wish to work closely with all interested individuals and organizations within the region during the pro gram. The Council represents Hood1 River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Morrow and Umatilla counties and The Dalles Port Commission, Arlington Port Commission. Hood River Port Commission, Port of Umatilla and Port of Morrow. Seat Belt Sale Response is Good Pendleton Jaycees installed 3G seat belts here Saturday in their public service project at Heppner Auto Sales, Dick Wellman of the committee reported. Three other Jaycees assisted with the work, including Hal Parker, committee chairman, Lee Crulcher and Hugh Allen. Well man said that "business" was a little slow in the morning but picked up to a brisk pace in the aflemoon. The Jaycees tlo not plan to come back (0 Heppner to install additional belts but recommend lo the public that cars be taken to local garages for more in stallations. They are concerned about saving lives and prevent ing injuries through use of seat bolts and this is a state project, nationally endorsed, of the organization. Pleased with the results, the Jaycees extended thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and to the Cazelte-Times for support of the project, and to the public for cooperation. Plate Glass Breaks; Three Suffer Hurts Tlirnn mfn lli'flrpd ClltS ill a freakish accident at Heppner Auto Sales last Thursday when ;i nl:iii cliiss window that tiiev were removing broke and the top portion dropped on uieir nanus, lliivi-.nil Ki'ilhlev received superficial cuts to one wrist and arm, but his helper, Darrel Me Laehlan, sustained a gash across the palm of his hand that re quired 2(i stitches to close. Earl Avers, garage owner, received n ' snlit tendon on the back of his left hand. A car had struck the plate nl;w window and broke a niece out of it. The three were re moving the large window and had it just a few inches from the ground when the top half broke off without warning. . jt'-t ;-'"" -I MW t . A portable to day, built-in tomorrow: Push button opera tion, hing-siie capacity . . . has counter top-lhii K hm! maple cutting lop. PH. 676-5811 1 4 Little League Teams Picked; Work Day Set Little League baseball man agers have selected boys to com plete their 15 member teams and are busy with practices in pre paration for the opening game May 14 which pits the defending champion Braves against the Dodgers. Heading the Indians' staff are Leonard Munkers, Lexington, and Don Ball, lone. Team mem bers are Chris Lovgren, Jeff Turner, Russell Kilkenny, Jimmy Swanson, Pat Kilkenny, Gary Kemp, Keith Nelson, Mark Pointer, Bobby Ball, Ken Nelson, Frank Halvorsen, Eddie Sherman, Steve Kemp, and Ricky Cox. Junior Girl Gets Science Award Martha Doherty, Heppner High school junior and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Doherty, has been awarded a special Nat ional Science Foundation schol arship to a six-weeks workshop at College of the Holy Names in Oakland, Calif., according to word received at Heppner High school. This institute is a special summer training program in microbiology for high ability secondary school students. It runs from June 25 to August 3 and is sponsored by the Nat ional Science Foundation. There were 1G0 applicants with only 32 being allowed for the insti tute. The purpose of the program is to acquaint the student inter ested in biological science with micro-organisms such as viruses, bacteria, yeasts, molds, and pro tozoa. Laboratory study which might be difficult to carry on at home or in a high school labor atory will help develop the skills and techniques that might later be employed in the field of re search. In addition to the study of microbiology the students will participate in a regular college activity program, including ath letics, attending films and re citals, and taking part in cul tural entertainment. Mollahan Visits; Goes to Pensacola Larry Mollahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Mollahan of Hepp ner, has taken leave from his position with the San Francisco, Calif., police department to en ter naval air service at Pensa cola, Florida, where he must re port for duty May 9. He and his family came to Heppner Satur day for a visit with the parents and they returned Wednesday. At Pensacola, Mollahan will train for flight crew service, and his first tour of duty will be for 3 'a years. Mrs. Mollahan is the former Iirenda Bergstrom of Eugene. Site also lived here for a time. While she will remain in Eugene, and their two children, Patrica, 3, and Brent, 2, will be with her. In San Francisco, Mollahan worked out of a police station with duty on a beat and in radio car. He received his bachelor of science degree at Southern Oregon College last summer. Talk, Films on South America Here May 5 Dr- Orval Patched, opthamolo gitt from Pasco, Wn will be guest speaker at the Seventh-day Adventist church Saturday, May 5 ut 7:30 p.m. Dr. and Mrs. Patched recently returned from a six weeks trip to South America where, as a doctor and nurse team, they performed many eye operations and "avc specialized care in a part of the country where previously the people had no care and dis eases of the eye were prevalent Colored pictures will be sliowi of their experiences at the Anna Sab! hospital in Iquitos, and oi life as they saw it in Lima, in the jungles and on the altiplaiu (highlands). Unusual pictures also include some of the lloatin, isles of Lake Titicaca. The public is extended a cor dial invitation to attend. Pioneer Picnic Set For Memorial Day The Pioneer Memorial Day pic nic is an annual observance which calls many former county residents back to visit with friends and relatives here. Plans are again underway, according to Mrs. Gene Ferguson, secretary, to have the picnic again this year. Registration will begin at 11:00 a. m. Memorial Day at the Mor row County fair pavilion, with the buffet picnic at noon. Miss Lota Humphreys is acting chair man for the event. About 300 persons signed the guest book last year, with the majority coming from out of town. Local people are asked to fur nish tht potluck dishes, with meat, bread and coffee furnished by the committee in charge. Honor Band to Play Honor band of the elementary school (7tli and Sth grades! will play at the spring opening at Arlington Friday under the direc tion of Arnold Melby, Principal Hillard Brown said. Giant team managers are Kenny Sawyer and Ernie Snow. Team members include Rick Johnston, Roger Leonnig, Terry Prock, Bobby Dobbs, Billy Stock ard, Steve Baker, Dennis O'Don nell, John Cox, Bill Greenup, La Verne Van Marter, Tommy Hughes, Ronnie Flug, Philip Ayres, Keith Curnutt, and Jimmy Healy. Dodger managers are Glenn Smith and Bill ScriVner. Team mpmhprt: urn Rink Cimhpl. Mike Smith, Earl Morris, Kit Anderson, Billy Baker, Tim Loyd, Irank Unrein, John Harris, Jerry II':aly, Kin Srrivnpr Frank Loveren. John O'Donnell, Mark Lovgren, John Mccabe, and vernon ireu rickson. Brave manager is Howard Pettyjohn and team players are Steve Pettyjohn, David Hall, Randy Stillman, Neil Chamber lain, ' Kevan Pratt, Kent Pratt, Bill McLeod, Larry Pettyjohn, Ivan Carlson, Larry Bellenbrock, KWin nick John Hall. Rorv Stillman, Steve Munkers, and Kelly Green. A work crew of Little Leaguer parents is asked to meet at the Little League field Saturday morning armed with hammer, shovels and rakes to help line out the diamond and ready it for baseball play. In past years verv few parents have volun teered for work, and it has been left up to the managers, says League President LaVerne Van Marter. "Managers spend many hours during the spring and summer working the boys' teams, he said, "and this once a year job of working on the field could be done by the boys' fathers. Any time that a father can lend some time during the day will be greatly appreciated." New bleachers will be in use this year as well as a concession stand. Also a loud speaker sys tem will be used. Complete game schedules will be available to each of the boys from the man agers this week. Boys who did not make the teams, and those eight years of P"e will be organized into a farm team wilh a manager to bo named. An announcement in the paper will be made at a later date. Play Wins Award At Festival Meet "Out of Order," a one act play directed by Mrs. Janet Groves, head of the Heppner High school speech department, won an a ward of excellence at the Pacific University One Act Play Festival in Forest Grove Saturday, Aprii 28- Only one other play of the ion oninrnri was rivn this award, that from North Salem High school, Salem. In the cast was Linda Valen tine, who received an Award of Excellence for her acting in the role of Liz. Certificates of merit rded tn Marv Shannon in the role of Dora, and to Judi Hamilton in her portrayal oi Millie. The play was first presented as one in a group of four short plays given earlier this spring for the Heppner public. Meet Set for New First Grade Parents All parents who have sons or daughters who will start to school in the fall (sixth birthday before November 15) are re quested to meet in the multi purpose room of the Heppner Elementary school at 2:40 p. m. on Thursday, May 10, Hillard Brown, principal, states. Explanation of preparing children for school and infor mation on school policies and procedures will be given. The new pupils and parents will also meet first grade teachers. Children may also visit school in one of the rooms from 1 to 2:30 p. m. on that day. Those at Lexington should go to school there and then the parents are asked to come to Heppner after 2:15. Lutheran Churches Have Family Nights Hope and Valby Lutheran churches have held family night dinner gatherings as part of their social calendars during the past week. Following the dinner at Hope on Friday. April 27, Mrs. Edna Turner showed slides of her re cent trip lo the Holy Land. Hosts for the evening were the Lyle Cox, Gene Majeske and Bud Peck families. After the dinner Sunday even ing at Valbv, a recital was given bv the youth of the church. Kris tine Peterson, Sandra Carlson, Karlie Bergstrom and Cheryle Lundell nlaved piano numbers. Senior, kindergarten and youth choirs sang several numbers. Hosts for the evening were the Don Petersons. Herb Petersons and Robert Petersons. Mrs. Case in Hospital Mrs. Gene Case, owner of Case Furniture store, is in Pioneer Memorial hospital this week for medical treatment and is suffer ing from ailments that have been difficult to diagnose. It was reported that she would be given X-rays in an effort to determine the nature of the trouble. Mrs. Cast became quite ill Sunday .mil was hospitalized Monday for treatment. rr V TOMMY MAHON Mahon Assigned To USS Montrose Tommy Mahon, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDaniel of Hardman and Mrs. Joe Mahon of Heppner, has completed a diesel engineering course in the navy and on April 23 was assign ed to serve on the U.S.S. Mont rose. The young sailor, 19, formerly lived in Hardman and Heppner but has been in Elgin for eight veart. His mother is Mrs. Maxine Mahon, ;nd his father, Joe Ma hon, a Heppner man, was killed in a logg.ng accident some time ago. Mahon entered the service September 4, 1961. He graduated from HI p;in high school in 1961 after lu.ving attended Heppner high Fchool for a time. After completing his diesel engineer ing training at San Diego, he was assigned to duty aboard ship and expects to be in service for at least four years. Tommy has a sister and two younger brothers living with their mother in Elgin. Mrs. McDaniel Enjoys Trip East Mrs. Carl (Sylvia) McDaniel found nasty weather in the east when she arrived there on a trip to visit her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Barnes, and new granddaughter, Andrea, all of Glen Burnie, Md., in mid-March. But the bad weather did not spoil her en joyment of the trip. She spent some time sight seeing and toured "most every thing" of historical interest in Washington, D. C, including the Washington Monument, the White House, and the federal Bureau of Investigation. She had a special tour of the latter, and said that she enjoyed this most of all. In New York she visited the United Nations Building, Times Square and many other points of interest. Mrs. McDaniel found her family in good health and was delighted with the first visit with her two-month old grand daughter. School Banquet Proves Success Junior-senior banquet of Hepp ner High school was held in the Catholic Parish hall Wednes day night, and the event was very successful, it was reported. Dean Howard Anderson of East ern Oregon College was the speaker, and a large crowd was presented to enjoy the affair. Juniors will entertain seniors :.t their prom Friday night, May 4, at the multipurpose room of the elementary school. Music will be bv the Intruders of Sunny ido, Wn. Dancing will be from 9 p. m. until 1 a. m. lone High Students Elect New Officers Tass Morrison was elected piesident of the lone High school student body at an all-school election held Wednesday. Also in the running for presidency were Ron Crabtree and Jim Martin. Marvin Padberg was elected vice-president, after competing with Kathv Rea for the office. Cheryle Lundell will fill the cifice of assistant secretary -livasurer. Sue Townsend was ,i-o a candidate for this office. Fleeted editor for the school animal, the Ionian, was Cheryl Corlev. and Merrie Jo Morrison was elected editor of the school paper, the Cardinal. GET OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD RECEPTION WITH 8-TRANSISTOR RADIOS 100 Hours On Batteries With Leather Case 53995 WEE-TV SHOP PH. 676-9975 Senior Is Guest At Washington School Charles Sampson, a senior at Heppner High school, was one of several student guests enter tained on the campus of the Walla Walla College, Walla Walla, Wn., from April 29 to May 1. The prospective fresh men were given an opportunity to become acquainted with the school's program through special functions planned for them. A full schedule of activities including interviews with college departmental and indust rial chairmen, discussions on career opportunities and requirements, evening worship programs, and recreation and entertainment found in campus life were en joyed. Charles expects to enter the college there next year. Pomona Grange Holds Busy All Day Meeting State and district dignitaries of Tomona Grange joined a large turnout of members at an ail day meeting Saturday, April 28. Important agriculture reports and resolutions were heard at the business meeting during the day, with Alvin Wagenblast, Po mona master, in charge. Dignitaries coming from out of town were State Master Elmer McClure, Portland; Sherman County Deputy and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Johnson, Wasco; State Deputy Roy Means, Mad ras, and Wheeler County Deputy and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Met lock of Spray. Rhea Creek Home Ec club serv ed the 6 p. m. dinner. A cake walk was also enjoyed as part of the entertainment. Ten candidates received the fifth degree with Rhea Creek Grange putting on the service. They also presented an impres sive memorial service for de ceased members during the past two or three years. Nyman at Idlewild Glen Nyman, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Evans of Hepp ner, will fly jet liners for United Air Lines out of Idlewild air port, N. Y., instead of LaGuardia airport, a military installation, Mrs. Evans advises. It was erron eously reported last week that he was assigned to LaGuardia. He has been attending school in Denver, Colo., and finished on April 18. Nyman joined his wife, who had been staying with her parents, here on April 19, and they left April 21 for their new home in New York. The child ren, Judy, 11, and Robin, 8, will remain with the grandparents for the present. Two Take Tests Ladd Dick and Ronnie Cres wick, Heppner High school stu dents, took the Sylvania Radio Corporation Stanford University scholarship test at lone last week, the only students to write the test, which is in the field of mathematics. Joseph Hausler administered the test. Mahoney Improving Phil Mahoney is showing im provement in Pioneer Memorial hospital after suffering a heart attack last week, his doctor said Thursday. Tests confirm the im provement, and it is expected that he may be able to be re leased early next week. Municipal and Justice Court Estel Fred Field, no operators license, fined , $5.00. Leonard Charles Wilson, no operators li cense, fined $5. Harold Sanders Cox, no operators license, fined $5. Jacob B. Starkel, bus speed ing 65 miles per hour, fined $10. Argie Franklin Duty, exceeding 32 feet from kingpin to rear axle by 3 feet, fined $15. Boyd Winston Smith, defective equip ment, fined $10. Parking in restricted zone, fined $1.00: Lewis Robertson and Charles Starks. Mis. Everett Stout, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Bailey, arrived Saturday from her home in Redmond, Wn., for a week's visit with her parents. She lived in Heppner years ago, but has been gone more than 20 years. Need mimeograph paper? Get it at the Gazette-Times. MOTHER-DAUGHTER - LUNCHEON -- Served Saturday, May 5 Adults $1.00 Children 75c Lexington Rebekah Lodge Hall CHOOSE A LOVELY GIFT AT THE Mothers Day Bazaar Featuring Handmade Fancy Work Luncheon 1 :00 p. m. Bazaar 2:30 p. m. BY LEXINGTON WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP Kilkenny Wins Bowling Tourney The mixed doubles and singles bowling tournament at the Echo Bowling Lanes Saturday night found several enthusiasts from the Lexington and Heppner areas. First place all events trophy winner was Bob Kilkenny, card ing a six game total of 1139. Tops in the womens' all events was Mrs. Jim (Earline) Miller with a score of 1102. Second place honors went to Ken Turner for the men with a 1092, and to Mrs. John (Lorraine) Ledbetter with 1097 for the women. In mixed doubles, Mrs. Fred (Janice) Cutsforth and Wes Mar latt teamed with a score of 1127 to take top honors. Holding down second spot were Mrs. Pat (Karen) Cutsforth and Gene Or wick, totaling a 1066 score. Kenny Turner led in the mens' singles tournament with 625, fol lowed closely in second spot by Bob Kilkenny with 621. In womens' singles, Mrs. Led better totaled 561 to lead by one point over Mrs. Bob (Vesta) Kil kenny at 560. Trophies were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Munkers. ' PTA Installation Slated for May 9 Mrs. Ed Dick will be installed as Heppner PTA president for the 1962-63 year at the PTA meeting in the multipurpose room Wednesday night, May 9. Others to fill out the slate of officers are Everett Struckmeier, vice president; Mrs. Ray Massey, secretary; and Robert Hopper, treasurer. Children of the primary grades will present a program depicting the May Day theme as the even ing program. Hospital News Patients in Pioneer Memorial hospital this week are: Alex Hunt, Heppner; Tillie McQuinn, Spray; Gene Case, Heppner; Dona Barnett, Lexington; Billy Stockard, Heppner; Kelly Keyser, Condon; and Marvin Massey, Condon. Those dismissed this week were: Albert Timmins, Heppner; and Ida Engleman, lone. Three boys were born at the hospital this week. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison, Lexington, Todd Wayne, 7 lb. 4 oz. born April 26. To Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marlatt, Heppner, Joedy Lief, born April 29 and weighing 9 lb. 13 oz. To Mr. and Mrs. Ray Papineau. Lexington, a 7 lb. 8 oz. son, Calvin Clay, born May 1. Gazette-Times is authorized dealer for Moore Business Forms in this area. Call 6-9228 for your needs. Get Your HAIL II1SURAI1CE NOW Tht hail season Is here! Protect your crops with a sound, sensible Hail In turance Policy. 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