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r HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES, Thursday, February 28, 1363 Greenfield Club Sponsors Drive By MARY LEE MARLOW BOARDMAN A total of $100.54 was collected here for the Heart Fund Drive according to reports of Mrs. W. G. Seehafer, chairman of the committee in charge. Others on the committee were Mrs. Nathan Thorpe and Mrs. Earl Briggs. The drive was sponsored here by the Home Ec onomics club of Greenfield Grange as part of a community service project. Garden Club Entertains The annual family dinner of Ihe Boardman Garden club was held Tuesday night of last week in the Saddle Room of the Hitchin' Post Cafe, with 20 present. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Andrews of Echo, and Mrs. Lowell Shattuck. Mrs. Andrews is district director of the Blue Mountain District of Garden clubs No. 10. Mrs. Earl Briggs was in charge of the program which included slides shown by Charles Ander pgg of Switzerland, Canada and California, and group singing led by Mrs. Claud Coats. Mrs. Rollin Bishop was in charge of decorating the tables. Unit Studies Widowhood Mrs. II. M. Walker was hostess for the Home Extension Unit Tuesday of last week at her home, with Mrs. Dewey West as co-hostess. Guests were Mrs. Wayne Miland and Mrs. Flor ence Root. There were 16 present, Subject was "Facing widow hood," wilh Mrs. Arthur Allen and Mrs. Nathan Thorpe as leaders. The group received in structions on what to do when a death occurs in the family, and also about wills and estates. The resignation of Mrs. Thorpe as a county committee member was accepted. Next meeting will be March Mrs. Myron Watts as hostesses. 19 with Mrs. W. G. Seehafer and Place will be announced later. Subject will be "Furniture Res toration" with Mrs. Claud Wor den and Mrs. Earl Briggs as leaders. Club To Choose Princess A special meeting of the Board man Tillicum club was held Tuesday night of last week at the home of Mrs. James Harper. The committee chosen to inter view candidates for princess for the Morrow County Fair and Ro deo court is Mrs. Don Downey, Mrs. Ralph Skoubo and Mrs. La Vern Partlow. The club will have a benefit breakfast for the Arthritis Foun dation March 9 at 19 a.m., at the home of Mrs. Zoo Billings. Mrs. LaVern Partlow will be hostess. Proceeds will go for furthering the study of arthritis and rheumatism. Mrs. II. M. Walker was ap pointed to attend a cancer meet ing in Heppner March 2. Mrs. Harper was appointed city savings bond chairman. Reports were given by Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Skoubo and Mrs. Joe Tatono on the 7th District winter board meeting held here February It. It was voted to write to stale1 son-in-law Rep. Stafford Hansel I protesting and Mrs. closure of the state game farm at Buck's Corner. Announcement was made of the 7th District spring conven tion to be held in Arlington March 29 at the Methodist church. The club will sponsor an art and music contestant, if needed, for the convention. Conservation and safety meas ures were discussed. The next meeting will be a Membership Tea at the home of Mrs. Ronald Black, March 12. The Ladies Aid Society of Community church met Wednes day afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. Louise Ear wood, with Mrs. Lowell Shattuck co-hostess. Visitors were Mrs. Clifford Wood of Roseburg, Mrs. Wayne Miland, Mrs. Ordie Jones and Shirley Earwood. Mrs. Herman R. Burg was in charge of the devotional hour, taking as her topic, "Prayer." Dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Florence Root the first of last week included her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Al Mefford of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Thorne Hammond of Port land, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boardman of Salem; and her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Al Macomber of Arl ington. Overnight guests were her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Mefford of Burns. Mrs. Clifford Wood of Rose burg visited three days last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Louise Earwood. Kent Boothman went to Oro- ville, Wn over the week-end to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ed Boothman. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mallery and son Jim of Seattle, Wrt, were week-end visitors at the home of Mrs. Mallery's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Coats. Mrs. Earl Downey and Gail Downey of Prosser, Wn. were week-end visitors at the home of Mrs. Downey's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Don Downey. Mrs. Downey also vis ited her brother-in-law and sis ter, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ferguson. Janet Moe of Kennewick, Wn., visited last week at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bodord. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Houston and children Loo and Arline of La Grande visited at the home of Mrs. Houston's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Potts, over the week-end. Mrs. Effie Miller has returned home from a two month's visit at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baker, at Corbett. Mrs. A. R Coley of Fresno, Calif, is visiting at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tannehill. Mis. Earl Briggs has been a patient in St. Anthony's hospital since the middle of last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Fort nor spent last week visiting their and daughter, Mr. Bruce Lindsay, at Mayor Calls for Workday By LaVELLE PARTLOW IRR1GON Chester Wilson mayor of Irrigon, has called for a voluntary workday at the land fill in Irrigon on Saturday March 2. This appeal is directed to both Irrigon and Umatilla, as both cities utilize the landfill and the workdav Is necessitated by the long use of the dump are In uncontrolled dumping, and boon use of the unsanitary con ditlon existing without sufficient funds available to correct It. Anyone owning equipment with a blade, which they would bo willing to donate for the day, is urged to bring It. Logs arc on the site for blocking off areas not to be dumped into, and it Is hoped that a sufficient number of men will show up to make this intcr-elty enterprise worth while and that it will effect a more efficient and sanitary land fill operation. Auxiliary Makes Afghans The Ladies Auxiliary of Vet erans of World War I No. 379 mot at the old school cafeteria and tied and completed four uf ghans. These will bt sent to Camp White Domiciliary for Vet erans. Mrs. Ernest Stephens, V.A.V.S. chairman, will have charge of sending the afghans. The Veterans and .Auxiliary extend an invitation to other veterans and wives to attend a pot luck dinner in Redman Hull. Umatilla. March 8 at li;00 p.m. Those attending are requested to bring one hot dish and a salad or dessert. All veterans and wives are welcome and urg ed to attend these meetings. Please bring your own table ser vice. Girls Start Hobby Club The Girls' liobhywood 111 club held its second meeting Saturday afternoon at the homo of their loader, Mrs. H. Van Horn. The girls have completed the cutting of their projects, and have begun to assemble towel racks and birdhouses. The bird houses will be on display at the Morrow county fair. The club would appreciate any donations of paint or pieces of wood. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coleman, Kevin and Stacey of Portland, spent Wednesday through Sun day here visiting their folks, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parker and family, and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Coleman. has been stationed in the Navy in Japan, is home on leave ami visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Retliorford and fam ily. Founders Day was observed at the Irrigon 1TA meeting held February 18, with Mrs. Harold Gugle presiding. The mooting opened with the presentation of colors by Boy Scout Troop No. 167, followed by the reading in unison of the parent-teacher prayer. For the program, a past history of the IT A and other civic events was read by Miss r ranell Walker, and was pro pared by Mrs. Lee Gustafson. A candle was lighted for each past president. Mrs. Elmer Zehnor was chair man for the Canipfiro Girls' "Dad and Daughter" box social dinner held in the Umatilla school cafeteria Friday evening. Following the meal, entertain ment was provided for the 117 persons attending, and the even ing concluded with square dancing. Thome for the evening commemorating Washingto n ' s birthday, was "Truth will Out," and the tables were decorated in keeping with Washington's birthday. Little 10 month Gloria Whor ley was released from the Uma tilla hospital Saturday, after be ing confined for S day with gastritis. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 1 limbic and daughter of Hereford, spent the week-end hero with Mrs. Trimble's sister's family. Mr. and Mrs. Bon McCov and Terrv. Menus at A. C. Houghton Ele mentary for the week of March through 8 are as follows: Mon dayfried chicken, potatoes and gravy, green beans, fruit short cake; Tuesday chili beans, corn broad, groon salad, and apple crisp; Wednesday hoof stew, fruit and chocolate cake; Thurs day turkey loaf, sweet potatoes. gravy, creamed peas and car rots and pumpkin custard; Fri dayspaghetti, cottage choose and peach, pickled beets and gingerbread with cream. All meals are served with broad and butter and milk. Riverside High school will bo participating m the District t basketball tournament held at Pendleton, commencing Thurs day. Riverside High school plac ed 4th in the Umatilla-Morrow league. Spring vacation will be hold Gresham, and their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fortner in Portland. Mrs. Jerry Keller and son Al len of Eugene visited last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hoffman. Keller was a week-end visitor. Others included Mrs. Hoffman's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Adlard and daughters Penny and Terry of La Grande. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Delano of Seattle, Wn. were week-end visitors at the home of Delano's stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Messenger. Dinner guests Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Truman Messenger of Mitchell. They also visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Coats. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Taylor and sons Bill and Jack, former residents here, now of Spokane, Wn., were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Skoubo. They also visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Messenger. Mr. and Mrs. Skoubo have just returned home from a week's visit at the homes of their sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Toivo Simila In Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Silverthorn in Forest Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Russell are the parents of a daughter, born February 22 in the Good Shepherd hospital in Hermlston. She has been named Lorie Ann. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Seth Russell of oBardman, and Mr. and Mrs. George Copple of The Dalles. Great-grandparent is Mrs. James Copple of Boonsville, Ark. The baby weighed seven pounds, two ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Slcard are the parents of a daughter born February 23 in St. Anthony's hos pital in Pendleton. She has been named Peggy Sue. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Sicard of Boardman. Great-grandparent is Maxine Sicard of Woodburn. tatoes, rolls, beets, fruit; Fri The baby weighed seven pounds, day tuna and noodle casserole, green beans, fruit. All meals with bread, butter and milk. one ounce Menus for Riverside High school and Boardman grade school for the week of March 4 through 8 are as follows: Mon day candied sweet potatoes, sausages, salad, fruit crisp; Tuesday baked beans, hot bread,, salad, fruit jello; Wed nesday stew and biscuits, cot tage cheese, pudding; Thurs dayroast beef and gravy, po- NOTICE To Personal Property Taxpayers A large percentage of personal property owners in the County have failed to file their 1963 personal property returns. It is possible that filing the return can slip the mind very easily. THE DEADLINE IS MARCH 2, 1963 Oregon law provides that any taxpayers who fail to file a return within the time fixed thereto or as extended by the Assessor SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY. Your County Assessor does not wish to charge this ad ditional penalty on any taxpayer, so let's get those returns in the mall now. Rod Thomson County Assessor Rev. Herman R. 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