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HEPPNER GAZETTE Sapper tertfr-StntPH MOEBOW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER PHONE 676-9228 The Heppner Gazette, established March 30, 1883. The Heppnei Times established November 18, 1897. Consolidated February 15, 1912. WESLEY A. SHERMAN Editor and Publisher NEWSPAPER kPUIlllMIS "ASSOCIATION Subscription Bates: Morrow and Grant Counties, $4.00 Year; Else where 150 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter. OFFICE HOURS: 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.; Saturdays, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. MIIIMiaillllllMIMIIItllHIHIIHIIIHimiliHIHHm Wonders of the Columbia River Highway If a person traveled the Columbia River Highway every day of the year, he could find something new and interesting each time he made the trip. With the massive grandeur of its bluffs and cliffs on either side of the mighty river this highway is one of the most re markable in the nation for scenic beauty. It's a geological lab oratory if one has the eye to see the rock formations, strata and faults and the imaginaiton to ponder, with wonder, the up heavals and changes that have come in the formation of the gorge through millions of years. Every change of weather brings out a different hue. In the winter, its fierce wind and rain make It menacing and severe. But on a calm, sunny day it is beckoning and magnificent. When snow is on the surrounding mountains and the sun breaks through, it presents a dazzling brilliance of white. On a summer day, Its waterfalls, timbered parks viting. Some of the bluffs and mountains that are hidden in midday spring forth into prominence with the deepening shadows of evening. The gorge has a fickle bent in its nature. It is possible to leave Eastern Oregon in a dry windstorm at some seasons, only to hit driving snow in the gorge that may turn to rain by the ume one arrives in roruanu. One of the most beautiful sights in our recollection was on a trip east years ago before the new water-level highway was con structed. Coming to Crown Point in brilliant sunshine, we looked upon the gorge filled to the brim with billowing fog. It seemed us if some giant had carefully placed fluffy cotton in the huge cut to the tips of the flunking cliffs. The old highway, now happily called the scenic route, was a foremost engineering achievement of its day, its narrow paving perilously skirting the cliffs and protected by picturesque hand iuid rock fences on the outer edges. Its sharp curves and switch Packs, intriguing to the leisurely traveler, were maddening to the one attempting to get somewhere in a hurry. One of the wonders is that there were no niore accidents on the route than there were, but it had one built-in safety factor. Short of suicide, it was impossible to drive it too fast. A truck driver who spent nine years of his liie herding a big ng over the route once said that he preferred driving it to the water level route. Its curves kept him occupied while the straight stretches of the new highway had a mesmerizing effect, and at night, the edges ol the new highway, in places, vaguely blended with the edge of the river. Another intriguing thing about the Columbia River highway is the rare harmonizing of Hie achievements of nature with the achievements of man. In the construction of the new highway, builders have performed herculean feats in challenging the most Impenetrable of natural rock fortresses. In some places they have literally removed small mountains, the only choice in getting to where they needed to go. Natural beauty of the gorge that some 30 years ago was supreme unto itself now has to share with the works of man. The Bonneville Dam, The Dalles Dam, John Day Darn under construction and the McNary Dam make it a showplace of power and progress. Just as the ordinary traveler is awed by the magnificence of nature along the route, so is he awed by the engineering teats that he sees unfolded before his eyes. Crews now are busy to complete the highway as a four lane route. Today a person can make the transition from Eastern Oregon's wheatt'iekls to the bustling city of Portland in but a fleeting few hours of travel, but with the completion of the highway several years hence, the time will be even shorter for those In a hurry. However, those who will slow down and take heed, the drive offers great rewards. In a way, it is too bad that the highway Is at the same time our principal east-west artery of commerce as well as a route of singular scenic attractions, for it brings a conflict between those who want to savor its beauty and those who have nothing in mind but to get where they are going. Thus, on u Sunday alternoon a earful of leisurely lookers dams up dozens of other cars Intent on rolling miles beyond them. With the completion of the four lanes, though, this will be changed and both may be satisfied. Yes, we enjoy a real privilege and one that is so near to us that we take It for granted in being located near the Columbia River highway. Valuable Educational Experiences Chamber of Commerce members and guests Monday were privileged to share the results of an exceptional educational experience by a sixth grade class that was made possible by a teacher with creative imagination. Mrs. Harold (Inez) Erwin's class reported on their study of the Willow Creek watershed. The project broke the limitations of textbooks as it brought home to the children the principles they are learning by putting them In a setting that is familiar and important to the pupils. This project took some dedicated work by the teacher. No textbook told of the Willow Creek watershed. Real research was needed, and Mrs. Erwin searched out the resources of the community in embarking on the science project, enlisting aid of the extension office, soil conservation office, state game agent and forest service personnel. After the youngsters had studied the plant and animal life of the watershed, made maps and charts, learned of the im portance of water, soil conservation and other matters, they capped the project with a field trip to the upper reaches of the creek. With help from the various local agencies, they saw first hand illustrations of the points they had studied, graphically fixing them in their minds. That they learned the material well was confirmed by the reports of the four who appeared on the Chamber of Commerce program. As a result of this study there will be a good many households where a new respect for Willow Creek will be en gendered in its role as a lifeline for Morrow county. The same program saw the results of more good work of another type as Mrs. Ola Mae Benson presented fifth and sixth grade pupils in a musical program. Their harmony was excellent, and the audience was impressed with the skill of the youngsters, deftly channeled by a teacher really interested In their develop ment, who truly appreciates their varying abilities and capacities. Such examples of teaching are gratifying to school patrons and help remove the sting that a taxpayer may feel In pungling up his share of the cost of education. Mohon Transferred To Missouri Base Pvt. William II. Malum left Sunday, May 20. by bus from La Grande for Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo where he will be stationed for an eight weeks period and receive further training in the field of combat engineering. He was home on a week's leave following the completion of basic training at Ft. Ord, Calif., where he was stationed since his In duction in March. Pvt. Mahon is the son of Mrs. James M.. McCabe and the grand son of Mrs. Joe Mahon, Sr. - TIMES, Thursday, May 31, 1962 HELEN E. SHERMAN Associate Publisher NATION Al EDITORIAL and waysides are cool and in Swaggarts In Portland To Attend Graduation Mrs. Geraldine Dolvan, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Swag- Bart, was n member of the grad uating class at Washington High school. Portland, last Thursday night. She recently completed her requirements through atten dance at night school classes. Mr. and Mrs. Swaggart, ac companied by their son Paul, another daughter, Mrs. Jerrv Buschke and son, mads the trip to Tort land to he present for the graduation exercises. Departments Present High School Awards All departments of Heppner High school were represented with honors at the Awards Night last Tuesday evening in the high school gymnasium. This was the first time the awards were given at night with parents present, and considerable interest was shown with a large crowd on hand for the 2Va hour program. Among those making presen tation of the awards and honors were Principal Gordon Pratt to the student council and student body officers, Laura Lee Sum ner on behalf of Mrs. Grace Schmidt, who was ill, for the FHA; Mrs. Hazel Hamlin for the American Legion auxiliary; Ger ald Jonasson for the FFA; Coach es James Sutherland, Pete Glen nie and Don McClure for the ath letic departments; Mrs. Bernice Struckmeier, business depart ment; Mrs. Margaret Kirk, journ alism awards; Willard Staley in the field of science; Mrs. Janet Groves, speech and drama; Barb ara Logan, Girls' Athletic assoc iation; and Principal Pratt, schol astic honors. New student body officers were introduced, Including Shan Applegate, president; Mike Smith, vice president; Linda Valentine, secretary; Jennifer Brindle, assistant treasurer; Laura Lee Sumner, treasurer; Gail Hoskins, historian; and Bill Sherman, sergeant-at-arms Next year's cheerleaders are Karen McCurdy, aaroara maxe, Kathy Ray, and Maiene reiscn. Song leaders will be Ginny Lou Turner, Ginny Moore and Jean Siewert. Student council pins were awa rrind to the following coun cil members. Special council pins to top four olficers: Liooy van Schoiack, president; Sa n d r a Harshman. vice president juuy Schmidt, treasurer; ueveny ua vidson, secretary. Future HomomaKcr s Awarus- Rose Nash, president's pin; Diane Warren, award for selling mosi cookbooks; Sandra narsnma n , Betty Crocker homemaKing a- ward; Libby Van Schoiack, pla que tor outstanuing siuueni in FHA. Junior Homemaker's degrees- Linda Thornburg, Judy smun, Jean Siewert, Cheryl McGhee, Judy Schmidt, Diane Warren, Carole Thurston, Jean Stockard, Darlene Anderson, Sherri Olson. Chapter llomemakers degrees Marlene Fetsch, Shannon Mahoney, Ginger Springer, Jac quie Brindle. Future Farmer's award Har old Gray, certificate of merit, farm mechanics; William Rill, FA Foundation award. Journalism awards George Turnbull award for yearbook ser vice, Julie Pfeiffer and Beverly Blake; Eric Allen certificate for newspaper service, Don Hughes and Bob Irby; outstanding re porter awards, Linda VanWinkle, Judy Schmidt, Mary Shannon, and Shirley Carlson; Law Day editorial award, Judy Schmidt. Beverly Blake and Julie neuter announced that the seniors had dedicated this year's annual to Mrs. Conley Lanham, outstanding helper tor the senior class, out standing production work on the annual, Diane McCurdy; out- standing production work on the paper, Rose Nash, Ginger spring cr, Iran lieain, rat Manon Cheryl Crist; Quill and Scroll membership pins presented to Beverly Davidson, Sandra Harsh man, Linda vanwinKie, i neryi Crist, Mary Shannon; Bill Struth ers was listed as the journalism student making the most im- nrovement during the year; Ron nie Belsma was recognized for her art work on the yearbook Girls' State Shannon Mahon ey, Shirley Carlson (by American Legion auxiliary). Lexington-IIeppnor FT A work shop scholarships Laura Sum ner, Jacqule Brindle, Micro-biology scholarship by National Science foundation Martha Dohertv. Speech Department local soi I conservation, 1st, Beverly David son; 2nd Libhy Van Schoiack; ,rd, Sandra Harshman. Upp' Columbia district soil conseiva tion, 1st, Beverly Davidson. Areas 7 and 8 soil conservation 1st, Beverly Davidson. State Soil Conservation, 3rd. Beverly David son. Voice ot Democracy contest, Sandra Harshman, district win ner. "My Hope for My Country," Beverly Davidson, second place winner at Pendleton. Debate team, Laura Lee Sumner, Martha Dohertv, Sandra Harshman and Libby Van Schoiack, first place in district B debate tournament. Linda Van Winkle, first place In listrict contest for humorous in terpretation. Ann Jones, United Nations speech won the 4th place in the district and in the state In oratory. At the state speech meet the debate team placed 3rd. Mary Shannon, 3rd place in dis trict widest for humorous interp retation. One Act Play Festival At Forest Grove the one-act play testival is sponsored by Pacifif University. The play "received special recognition for excellence, given a plaque. Linda Valentine received an award of excellence for acting in the play. Mary Shannon and Judy Hamilton re ceived recognition for etiUtand Ing work on the play. Recognition for outstandi n g vork on plays Linda V a n Winkle, Linda Valentine, Nat Webb. Mrs. Hazel Hamlin presnt"i Legion auxiliary awards to Judv M'mnidt End Chris Brown for I heir essays on "Mv America." Mrs. Struckmeier announce! first place speed and accuracy typing award for Don Clark who made S7 words pit minute on a. one-minute write and to Lorraine Leonnig for second year. Outstanding work in Girls League: Beverly Davidson, Linda van Winkle. Sandra Richards, Laura Lee Sumner, Ginny Lou Turner. Outstanding committee work in Girls League over the two year reorganization period, Shanny Mahoney and Phyllis Nelson. New officers announced for Girls League; President, Shanny Mahoney; V. Pres., Diane Fulleton; Secretary, Karen Mc Curdy; Treasurer, Phyllis Nelson. Varsity football letters: Archie Ball, Bruce Moyer, Eddie Howard. Merlin Hughes, Ladd Dick. Joei Yackley, LeRoy Gardner, Dick Springer, Gene Wallace, Bill Cox, Mike Lesser, Harold Gny, David Proudfoot, Kenny Smith, Larry Muessig, Dan Wardwell, Mike Healy, Raymond Nichols, Shan Applegate, Doug Dubuque, Dar- rell Dick. Outstanding linemen Mernn Hughes, Ladd Dick. Out standing backfield Bruce Moyer. Most valuable football player Merlin Hughes. Football Manag prs Bill Weatherf ord, Dale Vance, Dennis Warren. Jayvee Football: Dou Andc- son, Eric Anderson, Carl Bau man, Larry Heath, Dean Lovgren, Greg Pierce, Mike Sweek, Paul Swaggart, Larry Brinda, Richard Clark. Don Creswick, Aaron Smith, Stuart Dick, Dan McQuar- rie, Bruce Spencer, Lee Daggett uavia Hanna, Meivin Mcuanieis, Dave Morris, Don Munkers, Dean Robinson, John Cole. Basketball varsity: Bill Cox John Porter, DIck Springer, Shan ppiepate, Doug Dubuque, Lee Padberg, Bruce Moye r , K 1 George, LeRoy Gardner. Manag ers: Don Creswick, Bob Massey Most Inspirational basketball player: Shan Applegate, Jayvee basketball: Raymond Nichols, Kenny Smith, Kenny Wright, Richard Clark, Mike Les spr, David George, Rodney Ayers, Bill Sherman, John Cole, Dan Wardwell. Freshman basketball: Dave Anderson, Carl Bauman, Leland Carlson, Stuart Dick, Tony Doher y, Wayne Evans, Dean Lovgren Sherril McDonald, Don Munkers, Kip Morris, Bruce Spencer, Bruce mormon, David Hanna. Manag ers: Mike Warren, John Pfeiffer Baseball letters Stuart Dick Carl Bauman, Spencer Sampson, Don Creswick, Richard Clark Kenny Smith, Rodney Ayers, Bid Cox, LeRoy Gardner, Dick Spring er, Larry Geen, Ladd Dick. Man agerJohn Pfeiffer. GAA Awards Beverly David son, Marlene tetsch, Diane Mc Curdy, Sandra Richards, Ginny Lou Turner, Linda Valentine, Ginger Springer, Track letters Archie Ball. Doug Dubuque, Bruce Moyer, Lee I'adberg, John Porter, Dear Robinson, Bill Weatherford, Mer lin Hughes, Eddie Howard, Lee Padberg. Senior class received sports manship trophy presented by Pep flub. HONOR AWARDS National Honor Society made the following scholastic awards to top people In academic sub jects: English I Lee Daggett, Stuart Dick; English II Bill Sherman, Gail Hoskins, Jennifer Brindle; English III Shan Applegate, Martha Doherty, Ann Jones, Laura Lee Sumner; English IV Linda Van Winkle, Don Clark, Beverly Blake, Ken Daggett, Judy Schmidt, Mary Shannon, Sandra Harshman. World Geography Wayne Evans. Carol Thurston, Lee Daggett, Carl Bauman, John Wagenblast. World History Gail Hoskins, Bill Sherman. U.S. Hist oryAnn Jones, Martha Doher ty, Shan Applegate, Laura Sum ner. Social Studies Judy Schmidt, Beverly Davidson, Sand ra Harshman, Mary Shannon. French I Bill Sherman, French II Ann Jones, Shan Ap plegate, Laura Sumner. Biolcgy Stuart Dick, Shan Aonleeate. John Waeenblast. Chemistry Shan Applegate. Physics Kenneth Daggett, Ron Creswick. Mathematics Ladd Dick, high core on National Mathematics CALL PACIFIC Chaff and Chatter Wes Sherman SCHOOL'S OUT, and an abrupt change comes. The hustle and bustle of student activity, en gulfing parents and families, suddenly ceases, and the stage is set for the summer scene. Visitors come for reunion, the first holiday of the season ar rives, and a number of families leave for vacation trips. It won't be long until the swimming pool opens (perhaps next week), but the demand this year hasn't been so great for the cooling waters because late May has not brought the heat of the same time last year. We particularly recall this time last year because the new publishers were just getting ready to take over operation of the paper. We will observe our first anniversary here Friday and look back on an enjoyable and rewarding year, although busy and in some ways hectic. By June 1 of 1961 we were already starting the rather fran tic preparations for the Welcome Edition which got us acquainted with a great many Morrow coun ty people and quickly demon strated to us what fine people they are. After our first year here we find ourselves very happy with our choice. Our continued hope is that we can make some contri bution through the paper to the good life in Morrow county. REUNION of the classes of 1931, 32, 33 and 34 of Heppner High school at the fair pavilion Sun day was a real noisy success from what we can gather. Charlie Ruggles who took pictures for us (to be In the paper next week) said that the room full of people sounded like an ampli fied beehive, everyone talking at once. Jeannette Huddleston of Val dez, Alaska, and June Anderson of San Francisco, Calif., prob ably came the farthest distance. All of those who came, from near and far, had a wonderful time. Herman Green, one of the guiding lights of the affair, said he never had so much fun in his life. Teachers of the classes, once separated by the necessary classroom decorum from the pupils, were just members of the gang as they "let down their hair" and lolned the fun with the former barriers removed. As Herman points out, social position, degree of prosperity and diversity of achievements mean nothing at such a reunion. Rem iniscing of the old days levels all to one station in life. That's the beauty of such a reunion. IN VISITING with the Elmer and Roger Palmer families recently with County Agent Nels Ander son following their selection for Conservation Men of the Year, we thoroughly enjoyed the hos pitality they offered. We shared the Elmer Palmers' thrill in their new home, visited the far reaches of their ranch and went out into the relatively rugged Rock Creek area where they en gage in some of their conser vation practices. Being new to this Morrow County land, we are still en thralled by it, having not yet succumbed to the Indifference of what, to some becomes the commonplace. Such an operation as the Palmers has a real ias cination for us. We couldn't help but muse that, In practicing soil eonser vation. ranchers like the raim ers are earnestly trying to thwart the Irresistable forces of Old Mother Nature. They are working to get full utility from the soil and preserve It so that test. Altrebra 1 Jean Siewert Carl Bauman. Geometry B i i -!henrdn, Sandra Harsh m a n Algebra II Shan Applegate Martha Doherty, Ann jones. ao vanced Math Kenneth Daggett (Editor's Note: Because of the leneth of the list of awards, it is possible that some were in advertently omitted. The paper would appreciate rec e I v 1 n g names and honors of any stu dents who were not properly rec ognized In this story). IsalthMson&m you should all? 4 visit back bom -or justkwintlntoudi with hlxt yen rJn, T0NIGHTI NORTHWEST BOl it will benefit man to the ut most. Yet geology textbooks re port that the land inevitably undergoes a cycle, just as a human does, of youth, maturity and old age. This is done through a process of erosion. The sharp peaks and deep valleys represent youth in the land. Erosion wears away at the peaks and fills in the valleys, and the earth enters a mature stage. Finally, the hills are flattened, the valleys are leveled and the cycle enters old age, taking millions of years in geological time. People like the Palmers won't stop the cycle of Old Mother Nature and don't intend to, but they help soften it and direct it in a more orderly and controlled method with their strip cropping, diversion ditches, stubble muicn ing and other conservation prac tipps. The county can be justly proud of its work in conservation, and the Palmers, by choice of their neighbors, now step as an ex ample to all of the job being done. FOR GRADUATING seniors, printing of commencem e n t nrnurnms brines forth the hor rible moment of truth. Middle names that have been carefully kept secret or first names that have been disguised by using a better-liked middle name now emblazon forth witn tne star fnrmalirv of the Droeram. We wouldn't embarrass any of the class of '62 by pointing the finger at any particular member, out we had to stifle a chuckle or two in seeing how some senior had succeeded in reducing 17-letter moniker, cherished as a family name, to a 3-letter nicK name' that became his indentifi ration throueh hieh school years, Oh. it is lust one oi tnose thines which have to be endured, But there is considerable pride and tradition in some of those names. Regardless of tne handle." too. the pictures reveal the students ol as a nana some lot in Morrow county, and thev are backed by four years of fine achievement. Grain Movements Through Portland Morp grain moved into Port land terminals and out to sea in the first four months of 1962 than in corresponding 1961. Records of Grain Division Chief T. Ralph Harry, Oregon DeDartment of Agriculture, show Portland grain receipts Jan uary-April: 1962 28,747,782 bushels; 196125,944,506 bushels. Export from Portland, same Deriod: 196224.503,868 bushels; 196123.910,685 bushels. Or 74 vs. 71 cargoes. Grain inspect Ions at the branch offices in Pendleton and Merill In these four months kept pace with the increases at the Portland terminal. The Pendleton office inspected 980.113 bushels of incoming wheat in 1962. This compares with 399,605 in the same 19fal neriod. At Merrill, the 1962 figure is 2R3 track and truck inspections, with 188 in 1961's first four months. At Portland, movement by truck and barge slowed from early 1961, as did also in-move-ment from states east of the Rocky Mountains. These figures, counted In the already-mentioned total receipts, for January April, each year: Barge: 19616,293,033 bushels in 183 loads; 19625,840,064 bushels in 177 barges. Truck: 19614,698 carrying 3,061,038 bushels; 1962 3,217 trucks carrying 2,251.989 bushels. Receipts from east of Rockies: 19613,094 carloads; 19622,635 carloads. Lady, That is No Place For Your Cash ! Dollars can't grow under the flooring or In the mattress . . . and no matter where you hide them, they're far from safe! Put your surplus dollars in a savings account here, where they will be safe and earn interest at OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN BOX 739 Social Security Age For Men Set at 62 The age at which men can apply for social security pay ments has been changed to 62, according to Vernon A. Welo, Managti of the La Grande, Ore gon Social Security Office. Until now, men nad to be at least 65 before they could make application for retirement pay ments. For seeral years women have been able to claim their social security payments at a re duced amount when they were 62. Men now have the same op portunity. Welo explained that a man's payment at 62 Is reduced because he would be getting paid three years earlier. A claim must be made before any payments can begin. "More information about pay ments for men at 62 can be ob tained from your local social security office, or representa- i!ve," welo said. TO THE EDITOR. . To the Editor: My father, W. T. Nichols, was 93 years old last February. He asked me to quit the paper as it is so hard for him to read, but after all the years he spent in Heppner, it is still like a letter from home when he reads about his friends in the paper. He was heart broken to read about the Elks' fire as he is a life member of the Heppner lodge. Hazel D. Matteson 6658 E. Tollhouse Rd. Clovis 2, Calif. (Editor's Note: For those who wish to write to Mr. Nichols, his address is the same as that of Mrs. Matteson). COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Coming Events MOTHER'S CLUB BREAKFAST Saturday, June 2 at 8:00 a. m Bob Brindle Home BIRTHDAY CARD PARTY, Episcopal Parish Hall Saturday, June i Dessert Luncheon, 1:15 p. m. Bridge and Pinochle Following Tickets $1 Everyone Welcome! WILLOW CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Hosts to McUary Golf Club Sunday, June 3 Men's Tee-off, 9:00 a. m. Women's Tee-off, 10:00 a. m. This space will be used each week to announce com ing events of a public service nature at no charge. SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency Heppner P.O. Box 611 PH. 676-9625 It Doesn't Make Sense To Put Dollars Where They Can't Grow! ASSOCIATION rZNSLITOJf M0
