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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday, May 23. 1963 j College Directors Form Association Blue Mountain Community College Scholarship and Devel opment association was created at the May 15 meeting of the Blue Mountain Community Col- locro hnarH nf iHrprtriTR. The association, a non-profit corporation, is designed to ad minister scholarship and devel opment funds that have been do nated to the college. Several or ganizations and indiv 1 d u a 1 s have donated scholarships for the college to further student It was also announced at the meeting that the new Blue Mountain Community College of fice will soon be completed in tho Rrnwn hnilHinp in Pendle ton. The new office, located at 215 S. W. First Street, is cur rently being remodeled. The board also discussed pur- nh acinar nnlirips nf the COlIese. Russ Dorran, Mike Kilkenny and Oren Allison, all memDers oi the board, were appointed as a committee to discuss and form purchasing policies of the col lege. The first commencement exer cise of the college will be June 2. Lexington Women To Honor Visitor The Women's Fello w s h i p group of the Lexington Christ ian church will compliment Mrs. Leona Leach White of California with a tea at the church Tues day, May 28, at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. White, a former resident, will be a house guest at the home of Mrs. Ralph Jackson of llermiston, and Mrs. Jackson will accompany her to the tea. Mrs. C. C. Jones is in charge of the tea. Yes, the Gazette-Times can print the form you need for busi ness or ranch use. Phone 676-9228. Carol Hynd Home; Goes to New Post Carol Hynd of the WAC ar rived home last Wednesday night for a visit with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hynd of Cecil, on a delay en route to a new assignment at Fort Leav enworth, Kansas, which will be her permanent duty station. She has been at Fort Ord, Calif. She left for the new assign ment Tuesday. At Fort Leaven worth she will be assisting in surgery after completing her training as a medical technician. Carol, who has become an ar dent parachute jumper since she joined the WAC last year, said that she had a real scare recently on a jump when one of the shroud lines of her main chute caught over the top of the chute, creating a "Mae West." When she pulled the rip cord of the reserve chute, it opened under the main chute and she descended at a much faster speed than normal. She took quite a bump when she hit the ground but came out of i unhurt. Carol said that she plans to go up for another jump soon to convince herself that she hasn't lost her nerve and h opes to con tinue the hobby in Kansas. Church Announces Daily Bible School Daily Vacation Bible school at the Methodist church will be held June 17 through June 21, Mrs. Herman Green, chairman of the Commission on Education, announces. Registration will be the first day at 9 a.m. followed by the study session. The registration fee will be 25c per child. Dally offerings will be taken for a special World Service project to be chosen by the students. This vacation school Is open to any child from kindergarten age through those attending sixth grade this year, regardless of denominational background, Mrs. Green said. Lexington Women Attend District Church Meeting By DELPHA JONES On Wednesday of last week several members of the Women's Fellowship group of the Lexing ton Christian church motored to Hermiston where they attended the district convention of State Women's Fellowship. A lovely dinner was served at noon at which time State President Janet Quackenbush was intro duced by the president of the Lexington group, Mrs. C. C. Jones. Different committees of the state group sponsored instruc tion classes for the local chair men. Our local chairmen partic ipating were Mrs. Bill B. Mar quardt, worship chairman; Mrs. Florence McMillan and Mrs. Roy Campbell, service chairmen, and Mrs. Jones attended the in struction class for presidents. All main classes in the church were conducted as skits which were most interesting. Follow ing the dinner a worship service was held in the auditorium of the church. JUST RIGHT GIFTS jpt For The GRADUATE E TRANSISTOR GIFTS Radios $12.95 to $89.95 Portable Radio-Record Player $79.95 m1 For The Girls: HAIR DRYERS $15.95 and up Delight Them With: STEREO RECORD PLAYERS $89.95 to $159.95 PORTABLE TVs 8-inch to 23-inch $99.95 to $199.95 RECORDS--Sing.cs And Albums GONTY'S Heppner The Padberg Bowling team bowled in the Umatilla County Bowling tournament on Sunday evening, sponsored by the East Oregonian. Those bowling from Lexington were Mrs. Roger Campbell, Mis. Johnnie Ledbet ter. Mrs. Joyce Espy, and Mrs, Mary Snider of Stanfield, who substituted for Mrs. L. E. Ruhl who was unable to be there, as she had burned her hand quite painfully on Sunday morning. The High school class of the Christian church motored to Leh man Springs on Sunday morn ing. Those going were Janette Ledbetter, Theresa Mun k e r s Mike Palmer, Kenneth Jones Billy Klinger and their teacher Carl Marquardt. Also going over for the day were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Messenger and children, Carroll Messenger, and the Johnnie Ledbetter family. Rebekahs Initiate Five Holly Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday night, after which initiation was held for their new members, Mrs. Natalia Rauch, Mrs. Larry Fetsch, Mrs. Gene Cole, Mrs. Charles Colly and Miss Marlene Fetsch. Mrs. Al Fetsch served in her station of Vice Grand and was fortunate to help initiate her mother, dau g h t e r, and daughter-in-law. The work was done by the ladies dressed in long white formals, with the drill captain LaVerne Henderson in charge, and musician Mrs. Merle Cornileson assisting at the piano. Visitors were Mrs. Clell Rea of lone and Mrs. Vernon Munkers. Refreshments were served in the dining room. Mrs. A. F. Majeske, Mrs. Florence McMillan, Mrs. Oris Padberg, Mrs. Alonzo Hender son, and Mrs. Bertha Hunt are spending this week in The Dalles where they are attending the Rebekah Lodge state con vention. Also accompanying the ladies were Mrs. Pete McMurtry of Heppner. Mrs. Edward Hunt was a vis itor in The Dalles on Monday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Cutsforth and children were Hermiston visitors Saturday where they at tended the Armed Forces Day, and watched the Sky Diver pro gram. Mrs. Dick Zita and Mrs. Fat land of Condon spent the week end at the Cutsforth cabin where they brought their Girl Scout troop for an outing. Mrs. Trannie Parker and Miss Dona Barnett had as company on Sunday, Mrs, Tacie Parker, Mrs, Mary Davis and Mrs. Inez Loney, all of Walla Walla, Wn. Rockhound Comer Sperry Reunion Set The annual Sperry family pic nic will be held at Hat Rock Park near Hermiston on Sunday afternoon, Juno 9, with family relatives and friends invited. In charge of making arrangements are Mrs. Stanley Kemp and Mrs. Blaine Chapel, who may be con tacted for further information. Get restaurant guest checks and salesbooks, both carbonized and non-carbonized, at the Ga zette-Times. Wc Help Grads Make "TOP MARKS" In Appearance Yes. you can make that girl graduate the "Best-Dressed" for any occasion when you shop here. Hosiery Blouses Lingerie r Purses Gloves Drcc Congratulations To The Graduation Seniors! May Your Future Be Successful. El mas Apparel 233 N. MAIN HEPPNER PH. 676-9426 By BETTY WAGNER It's been quite a while since my last visit with vou, so will have to bring you up to date on all the activities of the rock club. First of all, we now have a showcase full of rocks on dis play at the court house. We hope to change this display once each month, so better make a quick trip up to see the May selec tions soon. At the Februarv meeting a re port on crystals was given by Rachel Harnett which tied in with the film "Around the World in Calcite." Ed and Eleanor Gontv hosted the club to a de licious dessert following the film. On March 23 our program chairman showed slides of the Priday Ranch near Madras. This is an area of 17,500 acres with several different beds of all types of agates. It is famous for its plume agates. Walter Edger discussed the characteristics of agates and the theories on how they are formed. An invitation to .loin a Portland geology club at Opal Butte in June was read. This would certainly make for an interestine field trip: Re freshments were served by Rach el Harnett and Ellen Moore with our ieweler (guess who) walk ing off with the door prize, a tumble-Dolished agate on a chain. Early in April several of our club members met with the Pendleton Rock club to view a demonstration prese n t e d by Marvin E. Carr of Fiberiay, inc. Mr. Carr showed how to use a new resin with the rock slabs and pieces for making table tops, pictures, planters, trivets, etc. Rock shows will be in abun dance over tho northwest dur ing the summer months and the Prineville Pow-Wow held during the first few days of July is highly recommended especially for the wonderful field trips sponsored by the Prineville Rock club. For the April meeting each member brought a specimen of petrified or agatized wood and mentioned the locality where found. The film "100 Miles of Agate on Oregon Coast" was shown followed bv refreshments served by George and Ruby Mil ler. Saturday night, May 25, we meet again at the City Hall an nex. Hope to see you there at 8:00 p.m. Henry Perry Services Held in Washington Services for Henry S. (Bud) Perry, 76, of Walla Walla, Wn. were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sat urday, May 18, in the Groseclose Chapel bv the Rev. Jasper Ha vens of Central Christian church Pallbearers were Homer Davis of Lonerock, William Huddle ston of Hermiston. Rollie Street Carl Rhen, Ted Carpenter and Fred Peterson of Walla Walla Organist for the service was Mrs. H. B. Harris. Concluding services and inter ment followed in Mountain View Cemeterv. Mr. Perry is survived by his widow, Leila Neel Perry; two brothers, Trayton Bradtield ot Stanfield and Charles Bradfield of Hermiston; two sisters, Georgia Perry, Pioneer Memorial hospital, Heppner, and Lillie Oatman of Portland. His only child, a son, Chesley, preceded him in death in 1961. Other surviving relatives in elude Mrs. Oma Cox, Mrs. Luke Bibby and Mrs. Al Lovgren, all nieces; Mrs. Earl Gilliam, cousin, all of Heppner, and several other nieces and nephews. He was well known here and in the Walla Walla area. Two Honor Groups Initiate Members Students were initiated into National Honor Society and journalism's Quill and Scroll at joint candlelight initiation cere monies Monday evening, May 20, in the Heppner High school cafeteria. Ten students had been chosen for Honor Society membership based upon scholastic grade point average and their leader ship abilities. Jacqueline Erin die, president, conducted the cer emony, assisted by officers and members. Those initiated were sophomores: Barbara Blake, Carl Bauman, Lee Daggett, Tony Do herty, Stuart Dick, Jean Stock ard and John Wagenblast; one junior, Marti Dixon, and two sen iors, Leanne Joynes and Shan non Mahoney. Seven members were initiated into Quill and Scroll by Presi dent Ginger Springer. These were Bill Cox, John Porter, Phyllis Nelson, Martha Doherty, Jacque line Brindle, Gail Hoskins and Shannon Mahoney. They achiev ed the honor of belonging through their work in journalism on the school paper or annual. Refreshments were served af ter initiation from a table cen tered with an arrangement of spring flowers. Members are Hosts To Carnation Club Meetings of members of the Carnation club of the Degree of Honor Protective Association are held regularly each month in homes of members. Hostesses for past meetings this year nave been Mrs. J. W. Farra with Mrs. Theta Stratton assisting; Mrs. Alice Casebeer with Mrs. Gerald Rea and Mrs. Don Townsend assisting; Mrs. Jim McCabe; Mrs. Vernon Mun kers near Lexington, with Mrs. Harvey Miller assisting. At the April meeting Mrs. Mil lard Nolan demonstrated making original cards from used cards and showed her collection of marble jewelry. In May the pro gram centered around selections played on the Munkers electric organ and the group extended good wishes to the Millers as they move to their new home in Salem. The next meeting will be June 13 at the home of Mrs. William Cunningham, with Mrs. Herman Bletell and Mrs. Lewis McDonald as co-hostesses. CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS As the spotlight is focused on the youth of our land, we find it an excellent opportunity to extend best wishes to the Graduates of our area on the com pletion of this part of their education. GILLIAM and BISBEE CLAUDE and MARGARET BUSCHKE BARRATT SALES CO. HAZEL and FRANK HAMLIN HEPPNER Methodists Slate Recognition Sunday Methodist Church School children who will be promoted to first grade, fourth grade, sev enth grade and high school classes respectively next sep tember will be given recognition next Sunday morning, May !b, during the Church School wor ship program. Those who will enter the fourth Grade will be presented with Revised Standard version Bibles and include the follow ing: Debora McLeod, Michael Hughes, David Hughes, Gary Kredi ickson, Rory Sti 1 1 m a n, Bervl Stillman. Nancy Putnam, Jon Hodman, Terry Long and Cindy Leathers. Parents and others are invited to attend this special service, Mrs. Doug Drake, superinten dent, said. Martins Attend Church Conference Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Martin last week attended the first an nual meeting of the Oregon conference, United Church of Christ, in Salem, going from the lone Community church. The conference includes the Congre gational, Evangelical and Re form denominations. First session Included the cere monial procession of the clergy and officers of the three uniting churches and was an inspira tional event. Part of the sessions at the conference, which was Mondav through Wednesd a y. was In St. Marks Lutheran church and other sessions were in the First Christian church. Martin was eKx'ted to one of the commissions at the conference. Trout Added To Local Waters With the planting of 1,000 ad ditional fish in Willow Creek, Rhea Creek and Cutsforth pond by the Oregon State Game Com mission on Tuesday, sports fish ing should be improved, accord ing to Glen Ward, state game agent. The fish measured up to 12 inches in size. About 2,000 are on order for Rock Creek, with delivery to be made sometime next week. Ad ditions will also be made to the ! above three waters, Ward states. Good fishing is reported at Bull Prairie reservoir, with around 100 fishermen taking ad vantage of the good weather over the week-end. sailing GRADUATES AS THE CLASSES OF 1963 GET THEIR DIPLOMAS, WE WISH THE VERY BEST FOR THE FUTURE OF EVERY GRADUATE. NORTHWESTERN MOTEL CHARLES and GENE STARKS HEPPNER HEPPNER RED AND WHITE MELBA and ROY QUACKENBUSH i ' H 1 I ' 1 Pi it h : - -v.; - i P "---" -j :r j Drive through the country RUSSELL made famous in the PRINTS you get FREE when you FILL-ERUP at UNION 76 CHOOSE FROM 4. ...not which are full-color authentic reproductions, H't x 19 Inches in size, ot originals by Charles M. Russell. Here's your chance to own a matched set of prints of these famous masterpieces, ready for framing,. 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