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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday, June 28, 19G2 M , I jj y ''i '1 ( 'I 'V """ : - MR. AND MRS. MELVIN DEAN CONNOR, whose marriage was solemnized Sunday, June 17, at the First Methodist church, Heppner. The bride is the former Miss Shirley Nash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Nash. (Photo by Lyons Studio) Couple Exchanges Vows In Ceremony June 17 Miss Shirley Nash, daufihtrr of Mr. and Mrs, Lincoln Nash, became the bride of Melvin Dean Connor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Connor, in an after noon ceremony Sunday, June 17, at the First Methodist church. The Rev. Melvin Dixon performed the double ring ceremony before a sotting of lavender slock, white chrysan t h e m u m s and baby breath in tall standards, flanked by tapers in candelabra. Altar vases held floral arrangements in lavender and white. Escorted on tne arm of her father, the bride was lovely in a white lace over satin ballerina length gown, fashioned with scoop neckline, three-quarter length sleeves and scalloped hemline. Her shoulder length veil fell from a lace and pearl head band and she carried a while orchid wilh green ivy on a pearl and lace covered while Bible. The Bible was a gift of Mrs. John Bergstrom. In the bride's shoe was a penny of (he year of her birth, and she wore a lavender garter made by Mrs. Bill Farra. She wore a single strand of pearls, a gift of the groom. The groom's accessories included a pair of pearl cuff links, a gill of the bride. Maid of honor was Miss Rose Nash, sister of the bride, and bridesmaid was Mrs. Lee Palmer, also sister of the bride. The honor attendants wore lavender bro cade satin sheaths wilh chiffon net overskirts and matching bended hats. They carried white lace fans with small lavender orchids. Nelson Connor was the groom's best man and Morgan ( minor was the attendant. Both are brothers of the groom. Ushers were Keith Connor, brother of the groom, and I.yle Jensen, brother of the bride, who also lighted the tapers before the ceremony. Soloist was Gordon Pratt and the organist was Mrs. Fred Gim bel. Mr. Pratt sang "Because" and "O' Perfect Love." For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Nash wore a while and beige-trimmed sheath dress with beige accessories. Mrs. Connor, mother of the groom, chose a Long Distance Nation -Wide Moving Service Mayflower Agents Fadded Vans PENLAND BROS. TRANSFER CO. Pendleton, Oregon Phone CK 6 3111 beige suit wilh white accessories. The reception was held in the church social rooms with floral arrangements on the bride's table and (he gift table carrying out the lavender and white theme. The four-tier wedding cake was while 'with lavender bells between the tiers, topped by three white satin bells and flanked by tapers in crystal candelabra holding small white and lavender chrysanthemums. After the bride and groom cut the first piece, the cake was served by Mrs. Waller Josewski, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Johnny Williams, sisler of the groom. Mrs. Elmer Springer, aunt of the bride, poured and Mrs. Hobert Campbell, aunt of the groom, served the punch. Assisting with the reception were Mrs. William Johnson, Mrs. F.arle Bryant, Mrs. Howard Bry ant, Mrs. Bill Farra and Theta St rat ton. At the gift table was Mrs. Lyle Jensen, sister-in-law of the bride, and Mrs. Ernest Drake, sister of the groom. Mrs. Wesley Marlalt look charge of the guest, hook. For traveling the bride chose an aqua embroidered sheath dress with while accessories and she wore her orchid from her bridal bouquet. The couple took a week's wedding trip to south ern California where t hey visited Disneyland, Knott's Berry farm and other places of interest. The couple is now at home in Heppner. The new Mrs. Con nor is employed at Peterson's Jewelers and the groom is em ployed with Kinzua Coip. Coming from out-of-town for the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Josewski and Jerome and Vincent Nogowski, all of For man, N. 1).; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nogowski and family, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Nash, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Springer, Effie Nash, Mr. and Mrs. C. 11. Applegale and lamuv. all of Hood Kiver; Mrs. Johnny Williams, lioiky and Ricky, Mr. and Mrs. Uoval Nash Phyllis and Marvin, all of Port land; Mr. and Mrs. Kellli Connor and l.aurl Ann of Forest Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Drake and girls of Tillamook; Mrs. Harriet Evans, Alma Vounce, Mary Evans, all of Spray; Emily Bump oi wewpon; juoy waner oi Spo kane, Wn; Mr. and Mrs. Lcc Palmer and girls, Mr. and Mrs, Marion Palmer, Mrs. Cleo Drake, Hobert Drake, all of lone; Mrs. Lee Wagenhlast uf Lexington and Louis Lyons of Hermiston. Farms Attend 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farra at tended the 50th wedding anni versary of Mrs. Farra's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Wiest, in Sunnyside, Wn., Sunday, June 24' All 13 children, seven sons and six daughters, and their families were present for the gala oc casion. The children live in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, South Dakota, and Texas, and Arizona. They have 44 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Wiest were married December 19, 1912, at Wishek, N. D. and moved to Sunnyside, Wn., in 1939 where they engaged in farming oper ations. The reception was held during the summer so all the children could be present for the event. The lovely four-tier cake was made and decorated by their granddaughter, Mrs. G. Dockter, McLaughlin, S. D. It was white with golden decorations and had the years, 10, 20, 30, 40 on the steps of the cake with the 50th year decorated on the top. Flowers were used about the rooms and a gold coffee service was used at the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gonty at tended the reception and brought Mr. and Mrs. Farra's son, Jim, home with them Sunday evening. The Farras remained until late Monday night. St. Monica's Holds Meeting Tuesday Members of the St. Monica's guild of the Episcopal church met Tuesday evening at the parish hall. Plans were made to serve the annual Soroptimist dinner at the parish hall Satur day night, June 30, 6:30 p.m. They discussed other matters of business and will adjourn until fall. MacKenzies Leave For Pastor School The Rev. and Mrs. Rod Mac Kenzie and family left Sunday for Denver, Colo., where he will attend LaForet pastor school through the month of July. Mrs. MacKenzie and the children will stay with his brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Bruce MacKenzie, and family at Denver while the lone pastor is attending school. During his absence, the pulpit of the lone Community church will be supplied by Floyd Emer son of Blalock who has been at tending Pacific School of Re ligion. The lone church Is now on summer schedule with Church School and morning worship be ing conducted concurrently at 9:30 each Sunday. This schedule will remain in ettect through beptember i. ST PATRICK'S CHURCH Rev Raymond Beard Heppner Sunday Masses, 6:30 and 10. a.m. Weekday Masses, 7:30 am ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. C. Bruce Spencer, Rector Holy Communion dally (except Mondays) 7:30 A. M., Sundays 7:30 and 10:00 A.M. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Homer Wolflngton, pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Morning worship, 11:00 a.m. Evening service 7:00 pjn. Thursday evening, family ser vices, 7:30. Lutherans To Have Picnic At Cutsforth Hope and Valby Lutheran churches will hold their annual church picnic this coming Sun day at Cutsforth Park. Instead of the usual Sunday school and worship at the church, families will gather at the park for wor ship at 11:00 a.m. Following the worship a potluck picnic dinner will be served. There will be organized games for the youngsters plus the tra ditional Softball and horseshoe games for adults. Hope and Valby are now on summer schedule which will continue through mid-September. The change in hours is as fol lows: valbv Sunday school and worship, 8:30 a.m., Hope Sunday scnool at 9:uu a.m., worship at iu:it. Rev. So ward To Speak At Lexington Church The Rev. Earl Soward, retired minister of Heppner Christian church, will preside in the pul pit at the Lexington Church of Christ Sunday, July 1, in the absence of Rev. Walter Smith. He just returned from Burley, Idaho, where he was supply pas tor for the past four months. He will speak on the topic, 'Peace On Whose Terms?" Mrs. Vernon Munkers will provide special music. Rev. bmith is attending youth camp at Cove and will be away until next week. Alcohol Discussion Scheduled Friday A panel discussion on alcohol ind its effects on social, personal and economic conditions will be Friday, June 29, at 8:00 p.m. in the Vert club room, Pendleton. The speakers on the program will be George Dimas, of Port land, executive director of the State of Oregon's Alcohol Edu cation committee; Dr. Martin Gish, director of the outpatient department of the Eastern Ore gon State hospital and president of the board of the Eastern Ore gon Alcoholism Foundation; Dr. rred Douglas, chief clinical psychologist at the Eastern Ore gon State hospital; and repre sentatives from Alcoholics Anon ymous and Al-Anons. I he public is invited to the discussion. Sqt. and Mrs. Edwin Wiest and children, M. worm, icxas, vis ited Thursday and Friday with is sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farra. Mrs. Farra joined them Friday for the trip to Sunnyside, Wn. IN APPRECIATION May I take this means to thank each and every one for their patronage in the past. Due to ill health, I have sold the Northwestern Motel. The new owners will be Mr. and Mrs. Charles Starks. I know you will enjoy their management in the future. Ada Piper Lister Northwestern Motel Attend Service Here Those from out of town here to attend the funeral of Robert Wightman last Thursday were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Thompson, and Bill Isom, all of Pendleton; Wiio Graham, Battleground, Wn. and Marvin R. Wightman, Concord, Calif. IT'S HERE! A DIFFERENT AUTO POLICY! You've never had insurance like this. If you have a good safe driving record, you can qualify for this new and different policy which rewards safe drivers. LOWEST POSSIBLE COST FURTHER ANNUAL DISCOUNTS AUTOMATIC QUARTERLY PAYMENTS TOP-QUALITY PROTECTION AND. This GOLD KEY AUTO POLICY is backed by The Home Insurance Company's fast, fair national claims service! To get all the money-saving facts and further information on ad ditional features including a 5-year continuation guarantee phone or come in today. GOLD KEY AUTO POLICY C. A. RUGGLES INSURANCE AGENCY Box 611 Phone 676-9625 III I I S V I i w n n J 11 SJJLMJ ARE BETTER OFF WITH A land Bank Loam are designed to serve the ronttructive credit needs of farmers and ram-hen. You're safe when you finance through your own cooperativt credit syiteni, owned by farmer like yourself. LAND BANK LOAN FOX 1 YOUR FARM LOAN, CONTACT FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION OF PENDLETON IONE COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Rod MacKenzie, pastor Summer hours: Church school and morning worship, 9:30 a. m. Nursery for children through fourth grade. No choir rehearsals during the summer months. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST David Bauer. Pastor Saturday services Sabbath school, 9:30 a.m. Church services, 11:00 ajn. "Quiet Hour" radio broadcast over KGO every Sunday, 8 p.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS' American Legion Hall Ralph J Richards, Br. President Priesthood meeting, 8:30 a. m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Sacrament Service at 11:30. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ions Mid-week cottage prayer meet ings and Bible study, 7:30 pan. in homes of members. CHURCH OF THE NAZABENE Rev. M.Carlton Sober, Pastor Sunday school 10:00 am Worship 11:00 ajn. Nazarene young people's soc iety 6:45 p.m. Evening service, 7:30 p.m. Meeting in Seventh Day Ad ventist church. LEXINGTON CHURCH OF CHRIST Walter Smith, pastor Sunday school, 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Heppner Old City Library, City Hall Charles Murphy, Missionary Pastor 10:00 a.m. Sunday schooL 11:00 a.m. Morning worship. 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening service. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Kenneth Robinson, pastor Alfalfa Street Summer Schedule: Morning worship, 9:00 a.m. Church school, 10:00 a.m. (July to September) FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Charles V Knox, minister Summer Schedule: Morning worship at 8:30 a. m. Bible school at 9:45 a. m. VALBY LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Kenneth Robinson, pastor Summer Schedule: Sunday school and worship, 8:30 a.m. (Effective until mia-bepxemoerj ST WILLIAMS CHURCH Ion Rev Raymond Beard Sunday Masses, 8:15 a.m. THE METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Melvin W. Dixoa, Pastor Summer Schedule: Sunday school, 9:00 a.m. Woship service, 10:15 a.m. (Effective until mid-September) STUB SAMPLE BALLOT NO.. To be torn off by one of the Clerks SPECIAL BUDGET ELECTION BALLOT MORROW COUNTY, OREGON Monday, July 1, 1962 Mark a cross (X) or check mark ( ) between the number and answer voted for Referred to the people by the County Court A measure authorizing the County Court to levy and collect taxes in the amount of $115,000 which shall be outside the limitations imposed by Article XI, Section 11, of the Constitution of the State of Oregon, for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1962, and ending June 30, 1963, and each year thereafter for a total of three successive years, said funds to be used to construct, improve, maintain, replace and repair County roads. Purpose: To authorize the County Court of Morrow County to levy and collect taxes in the amount of $115,000 which shall be outside the limitation imposed by Article XI of Section 11 of the Consti tution of the State of Oregon on all taxable property in the County of Morrow for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1962 and ending June 30, 1963 and each year thereafter for a total period of three successive years to more adequately provide funds with which the County of Morrow can construct, improve, maintain, repair, and replace County Roads. 1. 2. Yes. I vote for the proposed tax. No. I vote against the proposed tax. Published pursuant to provisions of O.R.S. 249 ,356 Sadie Parrish, County Clerk STUB SAMPLE BALLOT NO.. To be torn off by one of the Clerks OFFICIAL SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT To be held at the Lexington Grange Hall on Saturday, June 30, 1962 from 2 P. M. to 7 P. M. Mark a (X) or check mark ( ) between the number and the answer voted for "Shall the territory within the following described boundaries be dissolved as a part of the Morrow County Livestock District, Morrow County, State of Oregon, for the purpose of making it lawful to permit livestock to run at large within the following described lands: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 30, Town ship 4 North of Range 23, E.W.M. running thence East 18 miles to the Northwest corner of Section 30, Township 4 North of Range 26, E.W.M., thence North 2 miles, more or less, to the right-of-way of the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, thence following the said right-of-way of the Union Pacific Railroad in a Southeasterly direction 9 miles, more or less, to the East boundary line of Morrow County, Oregon, thence following the boundary line of Morrow County to the place of beginning." 1 . YES, I vote in favor of the dissolution of the Live stock District. 2. NO, I vote against the dissolution of the Live stock district. Published pursuant to provisions of O.R.S. 249 .356 Sadie Parrish, County Clerk
