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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. Jum 6. 1963 Junior Olympics Winners Enter In Portland Meet Morrow county's winners in the Junior Olympics held at the fairgrounds here on May 21 will go to Portland early Saturday morning to take part in the Jun ior Olympics at Grant Bowl, starting at 1 p.m. The youngsters will make the trip in the school district bus with their coaches accompany ing them. First place winners in the county event are eligible to take part in Portland. Hundreds from all parts of the county com peted at the local Olympics, but results were not compiled for publication until last week. Al though placings were made for the first three of each event in each division, space does not per mit printing any but first place winners. They are as follows: (H-Hepp-ner, I -lone, Ir-Irrlgon) Midget Boys (10-11 years) 50-yd. dash Larry Pettyjohn, H, 8.8 sec. Standing broad lump Larry Pettyjohn, H, 6'6". Softball throw Larry Pettyjohn, H. 14111". 200 yd. shuttle re laylone, 30.6. Midget Girls (10-11) 50-yd. dash Pam Hughes, H, 8.2. Standing broad jump Donna Pointer, I, 6'4". Softball throw Marcla Young, H, 84'3". 200-yd. shuttle relay lone, 29.6. Junior Boys (12-13) High jump David Hall, H, 4'9". Broad Jump, running Car roll Lathrop, Ir, 14'10Vi". 220-yd. shuttle relay, Heppner, 30.0. Standing broad jump, Dave Hall, H, 8'0". Softball throw Dennis O'Donnell, H, 158'4". 100 yd. dash, Dave Hall, H, 11.9. Junior Girls (12-13) 50-yd. dash Linda Heath, H, 6.9. 220-yd. shuttle relay Ir, 30.7. Standing broad Jump, Teresa Thorpe, Ir, 7'2". Softball throw, Brenda Steagall, H, 147,9". 75-yd dash Linda Heath, H, (no time) Intermediate Boys (14-15) 100-yd. dash Bob Crum, I, 11.2. High jump Mark Halvor- sen, I, (no ht. listed). Broad jump Jim Doherty, H, 16'10" 120-yd. low hurdles Tim Dris coll, H, 15.6. 440-yd. dash Tim Driscoll, H, 56.2. 440-yd. relay, H, 51.5. 220-yd. dash Bob Crum I, 25.5. Intermediate Girls (14-15) Broad Jump Margaret Green, H, 14'3". 50-yd. low hurdles Judy Jones, H, 8'9". Relay Heppner 30.7. Softball throw- Barbara Gribble, H, 128'11". 75 yd. dash Cathy Hausler, I, 10.2. Shotput Barbara Gribble, H. (No distance listed). Senior Bovs (1617) 880-yd. run Dean Robinson, H, 2:14.5. High jump Dave George, H, 5'7". Broad jump Ken Smith, H, 20'0". 440-yd run Ken Smith, H, 56.9. Mile John Wagenblast. H. 4:59.5. 220. yd. Mike McCoy, Rivers i d e, 25.0. 180-yd. low hurdles Bill Weatherford, H, and Joe Halvor- sen, I, 23.3 (tie). 100-yd. dash- Tom Heimbigner, I, 10.8. Senior Girls (16-17) 110-yd. dash Kathleen Mc Ginnes, Riverside (no time) High Jump Kathleen McGin es, R, (no" time). Broad jump Sue Townsend, I, 12'0". Low hurdles, Kathleen McGinnes, R, (no time). Shotput S h a r o n Hams, H, 23'8". Lexington News By DELPHA JONES LEXINGTON On Monday af ternoon, May 27, the Women's Fellowship group of the Lex ington Christian church enter tained with a reception honor ing Mrs. Leona Leach White, of San Leandro, Calif. She was accompanied to Lexington by her daughter, Mrs. rea Ander son, and daughters Jan and Joyce. While visiting in eastern Oregon, Mrs. White was a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jackson in Hermiston. The reception was carried out in the red, white and silver theme, with the centerpiece being red peonies and snow balls, flanked wilh iigntea rea tapers. Also from this table were served punch and coffee. Those pouring were Mrs. Roy Campbell, Mrs. Maude Pointer of Corvallis, Mrs. Virginia Turner of Heppner and Mrs. Alonzo Henderson of Lexington. Serving were Mrs. Ralph Jackson of Hcrmiston and Mrs. Earl Warner of Lexington. The afternoon was spent In renewing friendships and visit ing. While here they all called at the home of Miss Dona Bar nett and Mrs. Trannie Parker. Elmer Hunt of The Dalles was a caller in Lexington over Mem orial Day. Mrs. Frances McMillan and daughter, Mrs. Eula Markle of Portland, were overnight guests in Lexington over Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jones and son Kenneth and daughter Car lene of Portland, were overnight visitors at the Glenn Payton home in Baker on Memorial Day. Charlene returned to Lexington with her parents where she vis ited until Sunday when she re turned to her home in Portland. Glenn Eaten of Portland was a caller at the Jones home on the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mounts and son Steve were week-end visitors at the home of Mrs. Mounts parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Ma joske. Mr. Mounts returned home while his family remained for a two weeks visit. Holly Rebekah Lodge met last Thursday night for a joint meet ing with Bunchgrass at which time the lodges were honored by a visit by the State Presi dent Mrs. Bartra Bagley. Degree work was given and the drill team, dressed In white, did their drill after which they heard from the president. Following the meeting refreshments were served in the diaing room. Visitors from neighb o r i n g lodges were as follows: Bunch grass, 1G; San Soucl, 5; Holly, 17; Blue Mountain, 1; Ualtee, 1, and Junita, 1. Door prize was won by Catherine Thome. Mrs. Elaine Rielmann of Bunchgrass and Mrs. Florence McMillan of Holly each received a seal for ttie unwritten work. Mrs. Bartra Bagley was accompanied to Morrow county by Mrs. Tholma Mathews, wife of the Grand Master of Oregon from Fossil. Mrs. Armin Wlhlon is spend ing a few days in Portland where she is visiting her child ren. Mr. and Mrs. Max Breeding- of Portland, who are spending a month in Modford where he is employed, spent the week-end in Heppner and Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. George Irvin and children and Dewey Irvin of Rufus were Lexington and Mon ument visitors Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dennis and son of Portland were Lexington visitors over Memorial Day. Joyce Peck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Peck, has been a patient in Pioneer Memorial hospital this week. Ehvood Hunt who has been a patient in Pioneer Memorial hos pital for several weeks is able to be at home again. Mr. and Mrs. Newt O'Harra were Weston visitors on Mem orial Day. Mr. and Mrs. Oris Padberg Illness Claims Nellie Palmer, 79 Funeral services for Nellie Melvina Palmer, 79, were held today (Thursday) at the Lex ington Christian church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Walter Smith of ficiating. Interment followed in the Lexington IOOF cemetery. Mrs. Palmer had been in ill health for the past 18 months and died Monday, June 3, in Pioneer Memorial hospital where she had been a patient during that time. She was born January 2, 1884 in Weston, Oregon, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Eskelson, early pioneers. She came with her parents to a ranch near Lex ington at the age of two months and had made her home in this area ever since. She was married to Lawrence Palmer in 1905 and the two had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their ranch home near Lexing ton shortly before his death. Mrs. Palmer was a member of the Congregational church and of the Lexington Grange. Surviving her is one daughter, Alice Harrison of Cascade Locks; three sons. Marion of lone, Elm er of Heppner and Kenneth of Lexington; two brothers, Earl Eskelson, Hermiston, and James Eskelson of Portland. Also four sisters, Ethel Wilcox of Portland; Cleo Van Winkle of Lexington; Josie Fredrickson, Salem, and Kathryn Daniels also of Salem; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Lutheran Vacation Church School Set Vacation church school at both Hope and Valby Luth e r a n churches will be held during the week of June 10 to 14, Pas tor Kenneth Robinson announ ces. Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 11:30, and classes will be held for children of nursery through intermediate ages. Theme of the 1963 material is "Teach Us to Pray" and is cen tered about the Lord's Prayer. By means of study books, sing ing, and craft work, teachers will seek to instill the Christian meaning of prayer to the child ren, the pastor states. On Sunday, June It?, family fellowship dinners will be held at both churches. The dinner will follow the regular 11 a.m. service ta Hope and at Valby the time is set for 6 p.m. The pro gram following the dinners will consist of vacation church school children reciting and lelling of their experience dur ing the week. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Blake, Ren ton, Wn visited here over the Memorial Day week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keithley Blake and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones. were Walla Walla and Weston callers on Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Led better and family enjoyed a pic nic lunch at Hat Rock Park on Memorial Day. J. F. McMillan has moved to the home of his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Pad berg, and will make his home with them. Mr. and Mrs. William Bland of Milton-Freewater and Mr. and Mrs. Neel White have been re cent guests at the home of Mrs. Trannie Parker and Miss Dona Bamett. Mr. and Mts. Johnnie Ledbetter and family enj ed a recent out ing at Lehman Springs. Mr. and Mrs. illard Green, Sunnyside, were visiting this week with Lexington friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Colley and children of Casa Grande, Ariz., have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collev. Braves Hold Lead, Dodgers Register Indians' Upset League standings Braves 6 0 Indians 3 , 3 Dodgers 2 4 Giants 1 5 Coming games: June 6, Giants vs. Braves; June 10, Dodgers vs. Indians; June 11, Braves vs. Giants; June 12, Braves vs. Dodgers. In Little League game action last week the Dodgers tasted their first win of the season and their first in nearly 30 games over three seasons as they upset the second place Indians, 12-3, Tuesday evening. The Braves continue to lead the league with five wins and no defeats. The Dodgers held the Indians scoreless in the first inning while they pushed across two runs in the bottom of the first Coming back in the top of the second, the Indians tied the game with two runs, but from then on, it was the Dodgers' game as they scored in every frame while holding the Indians to only one more score. Mark Lovgren of the Dodgers led the batters as he came up with three hits in four times at bat. Frank Halvorsen of the Indians had his bat going and was two for two. Kip Scrivner and Kit Anderson pitched for the Dodgers, and the Indians used Frank Halvorsen, Keith Nelson and Chuck Herrick. Wednesday night the Braves took the Dodgers, 10-5, with the Braves scoring in every inning except the fifth, while holding the Dodgers to one run in the third and two in each the fourth and fifth. Kent Pratt went the distance for the Braves allowing five runs on eight hits, nine strikeouts, and three walks. Twin brother Kevan was swinging the big bat as he was four for four. John McCabe pitched for the Dodgers, allowing 10 runs on 11 hits, six strikeouts, and five walks. He had a good night at the plate with two for two and Mark Lovgren was three for four, getting a home run in the pro cess. Friday night the Indians ran roughshod over the Giants as they won 22-6. The Indians open ed their scoring spree in the bottom of the first with four runs and continued bringing in runs in all innings except the third. The Giants managed one tally in the second and third, picked up three more in the fourth and one in the fifth. Pat Kilkenny went the distance on the mound for the Indians with Mark Tullis and Jim Swanson each getting a home run. Gary Kemp was top hitter for the Indians with three for five. Terry Prock started for the Giants with LaVerne Van Marter and Phil Ayres relieving. Bill Stockard and Van Marter led the Giant hitters each with two for three. The Dodgers decided Monday was time for another win and promptly went about doing the job as they trounced the Giants, 18-4. The Giants took the lead in the bottom of the second, 3-0, but the Dodgers came fighting back in the top of the third to send nine runs across the plate and from then on were never headed as they continued to score in each remaining frame. The Giants picked one more run in the fifth. John McCabe and Kit Ander son teamed up for the Dodgers on the mound with the Giants using Terry Prock and LaVerne Van Marter. Vernon Frederick son led the Dodger batters with two for two. The Giants were held to only one hit, that by Keith Curnutt. In game action Tuesday night the league leading Braves took a see-saw Little League battle from the Indians by virtue of a sixth Inning home run by Kent Pratt, Braves' pitcher. The Indians got the first tally in the top of the second and the Braves came back in the bottom of the third to pick up two runs and take the lead. In the top of the fourth the Indians pushed across a run to tie the game and in the bottom of the fourth the Braves made two runs to take the lead again, 4-2. In the top of the fifth the Indians got three men on base, on an error, single, and hit batter, then Jim Swanson blasted a homer over the fence to score four runs and the Indians again regained the lead, 6-4. Not to be outdone in the battle, the Braves scored two runs on Bill McLeod's high fly in center field which scored Kcvan Pratt and Larry Pettyjohn to tie the game at 6-6 going into top of the sixth. The Indians failed to score and the Braves came up to bat in the bottom of the frame. The first man fanned which brought Kent up, and he put the third pitch over the fence to win the game and end up as winning pitcher, allowing six runs on six hits, eight strike outs, and no walks. Jim Swan son went the distance for the Indians to allow seven runs on six hits, eight strikeouts, and six walks. Game Commission Plants More Fish Additional plantings of Rain bow trout were made this week in Morrow county streams and waters by the Oregon State Game Commission. Glen Ward, state game agent announces. Rock Creek was stocked with an additional 1500 trout on Wed nesday; 1000 were planted in each of Willow Creek, Rhea Creek, and Cutsforth Pond on Thursday. Notice of 1963-1964 Budget Meeting In accordance with the provisions of the "Local Budget Law" (ORS. 294.305 to 294.415), notice is hereby given that the budget committee of Heppner, Oregon, in compliance with said law, prepared and adopted on June 5, 1963, the budget estimates for City of Heppner, Oregon, for the ensuing fiscal year July 1, 1963, to June 30, 1964 as set forth in the accompanying schedules. All petsons are hereby notified that on Monday the 1st day of July, 1963 at 8:00 P. M. in Heppner, Oregon, said budget estimates may be dis cussed with the City Council, the levying board for Heppner, Oregon, and any person subject to the proposed tax levy or tax levies will be heard in favor of or against said proposed tax levy or tax levies or any part thereof. The outstanding indebtedness of Heppner, Oregon at June 30th, 1963, was as follows: Water Improvement Bonds $ 1 ,0Jv; - Sewer System Bonds $ 107,000.00 Signed: Ted Smith, City Recorder James H. Myers Chairman Budget Committee Alvira Irby Secretary Budget Committee Summary of Estimated Expenditures, Receipts and Tax Levies Fiscal Year 1963-64 SCHEDULE I 1963-64 Total of State Tax Item Tax Levy All Funds General General Street Water Sewer Sewer Ext. Fire Dept. No. Calculation Fund Road Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Res. Fund (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) 1. Total Estimated Expenditures CokSi111!) m' 5142,940.00 $ 57,980.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 12,000.00 $46,360.00 $ 18,280.00 $ 820.00 $ 2. Reserve for Estimated Amounts Not t0 be Ex- nn pended This Year 8,000.00 8,000.00 3. Transfers as Specifically Directed by Law 4. Total Estimated Expenditures, Reserves and Transfers 150,940.00 57,980.00 7,500.00 12,000.00 46,330.00 18,280.00 820.00 8,000.00 5. Deduct Est. Receipts Other Than 1963-64 Taxes (Sch IV Col. 8) ' ' 127,878.00 40,278.00 7,500.00 12,000.00 41,000.00 18,280.00 820.00 8,000.00 6. Amount Necessary to Balance the Budget 23,062.00 17,702.00 None None 5,360.00 None None None 7. Add: Est. Amt. of 1963-64 Taxes that will not be Rec'd. 6-30-64 692.00 692.00 8. Total Levy Needed for 1963-64 23,754.00 18,394.00 5,360.00 9. Tax Levies: Inside 6 Limitation 18,394.00 18,394.00 10. Outside 6 Limitation Must be Auth. by Spec Election 11. Not Subject to nn 6 Limitation 5,360.00 5,360.00 Summary of Estimated Expenditures, Receipts and Tax Levies Fiscal Year 1962-63 SCHEDULE II 1962-63 Item Tax Levy Total of General General State Tax Water Sewer Sewer Ext. Fire Dept. No. Computation All Funds Fund Road Fund Street Fund Fund Fund Fund Res. Fund (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) 1. Total Estimated Expenditures Column 15)111' $120,365.50 $ 60,523.00 $ 2,120.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 27,920.00 $ 17,802.50 $ $ 2. Reserve for Estimated Amounts not to be Expended This Year 3,000.00 3,000.00 3. Transfers as Directed"? Law (20,324.50) 5,180.00 17,200.00 ( 2,919.50 ) 864.00 4. Total Estimated Expenditures, Reserves and Trans- fers 123,365.50 40,198.50 7,300.00 12,000.00 45,120.00 14,883.00 864.00 3,000.00 5. Deduct Est. Receipts Other than 1962-63 Taxes (Sch IV Col. 8) ' ' 100,497.00 22,950.00 7,300.00 12,000.00 39,500.00 14,883.00 864.00 3,000.00 6. Amount Necessary to Balance Budget 22,868.50 17,248.50 5,620.00 7. Add: Est. Amt. of 1962-63 Taxes That will not be Rec'd. 6-30-63 686.00 686.00 8. Total Levy Needed for 1962-63 23,554.50 17,934.50 5,620.00 9. Tax Levies Inside 6 Limitation 17,934.50 17,934.50 10. Outside 6 Limitation Auth. by Special Election 11. Not Subject to 6 Limitation 5,620.00 5,620.00 EXPENDITURES SCHEDULE ni Actual for Actual for July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1963 Estimated for Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Actual for Budget July 1, 1963, to June 30, 1964 July 1, 1960, July 1, 1961, First for . . ... it By Officer or Approved by to to Six Months Year Fund no- Classification Department Budget Comm. June 30, 1961 June 30, 1962 (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (2) (3) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ 300.00 $ 600.00 Mayor 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 300.00 600.00 Treasurer 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 300.00 600.00 City Attorney 600.00 600.00 6,400.00 6,600.00 3,360.00 6,720.00 City Superintendent 6,720.00 4,740.00 5,100.00 2,610.00 5,220.00 Recorder 5,220.00 5,640.00 NON DEPARTMENTAL 1,761.25 1,925.00 175.00 1,850.00 Liability Insurance 1,800.00 " 1,800.00 310.91 274.30 39.65 210.00 Fire Insurance 425.00 425.00 1,151.07 1,191.44 572.80 1,300.00 Social Security 1,400.00 1,400.00 49.75 51.25 10.00 50.00 Official Bonds 55.00 55.00 175.00 481.90 500.00 Engineering 500.00 750.00 250.00 Planning and Development 1,250.00 368.10 362.62 692.15 800.00 State Industrial Accident Commission 1,200.00 1,200.00 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 529.91 172.36 60.32 300.00 Printing and Advertising 350.00 350.00 585.00 640.00 765.94 650.00 Auditing 700.00 800.00 365.02 295.04 89.58 300.00 Office Expense 300.00 300.00 81.00 114.55 138.37 156.00 Dues and Fees 175.00 175.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 Library Donation 800.00 800.00 Employees Hospital and 495.60 247.80 500.00 Medical Insurance 500.00 500.00 3,311.06 4.80 117.79 2,500.00 Emergency 2,500.00 2,500.00 SWIM POOL 1,689.50 1,727.00 Salaries 800.00 1,200.00 Manager's Salary 1,200.00 1,200.00 520.00 750.00 Office Salary 750.00 750.00 335.99 269.08 347.40 350.00 Power 350.00 350.00 925.20 884.56 316.40 700.00 Supplies 900.00 900.00 PUBLIC PROPERTIES 448.20 559.73 124.48 450.00 Heat 500.00 500.00 655.51 511.06 805.74 1,632.00 Repairs 1,000.00 1,600.00 2S9.99 243.07 200.00 City Park Maintenance 200.00 200.00 355.83 355.0S 170.31 350.00 Library Power and Lights 350.00 350.00 PUBLIC SERVICE 3,510.90 3.632.9S 1,519.91 3,700.00 Street Lighting 3,700.00 3,700.00 9S5.13 3,515.53 334.04 1,430.00 Garbage Disposal 1,000.00 1,000.00 243.97 394.00 269.56 600.00 Parking Meters 4,000.00 5,100.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT 11,145.00 11,655.00 Salaries 2.760.00 5,520.00 Chief of Police 5,520.00 5,640.00 2.550.00 5.100.00 Patrolman 5.100.00 5,220.00 780.00 1,235.00 Part Time Police 1.250.00 1,250.00 207.68 179.19 61.98 365.00 Supplies 365.00 375.00 1,144.03 1,376.82 3S5.67 1.000.00 Car Expense 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 Equipment 600.00 300.00 625.00 Radio Operator 600.00 600.00 220.45 153.43 330.00 Radio Expense 200.00 200.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT 975.00 795.00 500.00 1.630.00 Salaries, Volunteers 1.600.00 1,600.00 1,096.02 1.151.60 537.22 1,000.00 Supplies 1,000.00 1,000.00 Transfer to Equipment 2,000.00 2,000.00 1.000.00 Reserve Fund 5,000.00 5,000.00 524.20 303.75 700.00 Rural Truck Expense 700.00 700.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Truck Payment and Interest S 60,523.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 60,730.00 57,980.00 (Continued on Page 5)