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Bull Prairie Forest Camp-
Located just outside the county, 3 miles off the
highway (207) to Spray and 39 miles from
Heppner is the new Bull Prairie reservoir de
veloped as a recreational project. State of
Oregon constructed the dam that impounds a
lake of 25 surface acres. It also stocks the lake
with trout. Heppner Ranger district, U. S.
Forest Service, maintains the forest camp and
is developing the grounds. There are areas for
camping, including trailer space, and for pic
nicking. Boats may be used, but no motors.
A boat ramp is being built and a swimming
beach will be provided. The beautiful spot,
surrounded by forests, is expected to attract
25,000 to 30,000 visitors this year but never
appears crowded.
Cutsforth Park-
A favorite retreat for residents from a wide
area is seven-acre Cutsforth Park. 26 miles
from Heppner up Willow Creek. It offers plenty
of room for camping and outings and is scene
of the annual 4-H camp. A kitchen and dining
hall can accommodate large gatherings. A
pond furnishes trout fishing in summer and
ice skating in winter. Cutsforth park was do
nated by Orville Cutsforth in 1950 and several
organizations shared in its development.
Other Parks-
For the weary traveler who is looking for a
cool place to stop, rest or picnic, he will find
sanctuary at the Boardman rest area, main
tained by the state, a few miles west of
Boardman on highway 30; at the lone city
park which furnishes tables, fireplace and cool
shade; at the Heppner city park which has
a playground for children; and at the park
in the rear of the county courthouse in
Heppner.
Willow Creek Golf Course-
Developed by members of the Willow Creek
Golf club, a sporty 9-hole golf course is lo
cated at Heppner. Though short, it is a beauti
ful layout and furnishes enjoyment for young
and old. Willow creek wends its way through
green fairways and adds to the hazard of the
layout. Visitors may play by observing the
rules posted at the course and by paying the
small green fee.
Morrow's Cities
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BOARDMAN-
Great changes are in store for this city of 157
population. The John Day dam reservoir, to be
rising In 1968, will mean that the entire town
will have to be moved to a new site. Boardman
is an oasis for the traveler with restaurants,
service stations and motels.
IONE-
Fine homes, cool shade trees and a nice city
park make lone a particularly pleasant place
to live and to visit. With a population of 365,
it is the center of the wheat farming area and
is well-equipped with stores and service estab
lishments. A swimming pool is located at the
new high school building. The traveler will find
a cordial and friendly welcome here.
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ntPPNEK
County seat of Morrow county, Heppner has
a population of 1691. Commercial establish
ments serve a wide trading area. The county
owned hospital is located here, together with
the library-museum, courthouse, a number of
churches and three schools. Sawmills and log
ging furnish stabilizing income, together with
agriculture. Heppner hotel and two fine motels
furnish accommodations for the traveler.
IRRIGON-
Industrial development expected with the Boe
ing project and associated industries in the
north end of Morrow county will find Irrigon
well-prepared for growth. This pleasant town is
situated on a new highway with the Columbia
River just to the north. Irrigated farming is a
major industry, including potatoes, melons and
fruits.
LEXINGTON-
Headquarters of Morrow County Grain Growers
and served by the county-owned airport, Lexing
ton has a population of 236. Like most cities in
the county, it is supported by farming and has
several farm machinery sales and service estab
lishments. Beautiful wheat fields surround this
peaceful community.
RUGGS-HARDMAN-
Though unincorporated, these two communities
in the southern part of Morrow county have im
portant historic backgrounds. Visitors will enjoy
the hospitality of the friendly folks who live
there.
ANNUAL
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FAIRGROUNDS, HEPPNER
FAIR-August 19-23
See the best of Morrow's farm produce, livestock,
4-H and FFA work, plus many other attractions.
I; RODEO-Aug. 31, Sept. 1
Action-packed programs Saturday and Sunday
afternoons. Night show and dance, Saturday night.
Wranglers Horse Show, Aug. 30
Cowboy Breakfast, Sept. 1
7 to 10 a..m.
Recreation
HUNTING
Morrow county offers some good hunting
with deer and elk in the Blue Mountains,
China pheasant and chukar in the southern
foothills and lowlands, and ducks and geese
at the north.
FISHING
Many streams furnish good trout fishing in
spring and early summer. Bull Prairie and
Cutsforth pond are stocked with trout, and
the Columbia River offers steelhead and
salmon.
t CAMPING
Cutsforth park and Bull Prairie offer fine
camping spots, and many other places may
be found in waysides.
t WATER SKIING
McNary dam reservoir on the Columbia river
offers water skiing as will the John Day
reservoir when this dam is completed.
SKIING
Arbuckle Mountain ski course some 30 miles
southeast of Heppner via the Willow Creek
road is a favorite haunt for skiing enthusiasts
in season.
GOLFING
Visiting golfers will find a well-kept 9-hole
course at Heppner interesting and fun to piay.
t BOATING
Columbia River at the north offers many
possibilities for boating. Row boats may be
used at Bull Prairie but no motors are per
mitted. t SWIMMING
There are plenty of places to swim in Morrow
county in the Columbia river, pools at lone
and Heppner, Bull Prairie and others.
t BOWLING
A new 8-lane bowling alley is being con
structed at Heppner and will be open in the
fall of 1963.
HORSEBACK RIDING
A favorite pastime in the county, there are
many opportunities for horseback riding
and the Wranglers club invites guests.
THESE FIRMS AND ORGANIZATIONS INVITE YOU TO
Come To Morrow Today !
Anderson Builders Supply
Bank of Eastern Oregon
Barratt Sales Co.
Bristow's Market, lone
Bi-County Chemical Co., lone
Builders Supply, lone
C. A. Ruggles Insurance
Case Furniture Co.
Central Market
Charles O'Connor Insurance, lone
Columbia Basin Electric Co.
Cornett Green Feed
Court Street Market
Creswick Mortuary
Dr. C. M. Wagner
D & E Cafe, Lexington
Economy Market and Lockers
Ekstrom Farm Chemicals, lone
Elma's Apparel
Farra's Shoe Service
Farley Motor Co.
Ford's Tire Service
Fulleton Chevrolet Co.
Gene's Chevron Station, Lexington
Gilliam and Bisbee Hardware
Gonty's
Helen Cox Flowers
Heppner Cleaners
Heppner Flowers
Heppner Lumber Co.
Heppner-Morrow County Chamber
of Commerce
Heppner Auto Parts
Heppner Auto Sales
Heppner Laundry
Heppner Nor-Gas
Heppner Red and White
Hicks Market, lone
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Humphreys Rexall Drug
Independent Garage' lone
Jack's Chevron Station
J. C. Penney Co.
Jeanne's Shop
Jim's Chevron Station, lone
Kinzua Corporation
Lairds'
Lexington Implement Co.
Lexington Oil Co-op
Lott's Electric
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Morrow County Abstract and
Title Co.
Morrow County Creamery
Morrow County Grain Growers
M & R Company
Northwestern Motel
Pacific Power and Light Co.
Padberg Machinery Co., Lexington
Parrish Garage
Paul Pettyjohn Co., lone
Peck's Grocery and Insurance
LEXINGTON
Peterson's Jewelers
Phil's Pharmacy
Pirl Howell
Stefani's, lone
The First National Bank of Oregon,
Portland, Heppner Branch
The Gazette-Times
Turner, Van Marter and Bryant
Wagon Wheel Cafe
Wayne's Chevron Station
Wee TV
Wes' Richfield
Western Auto Store
Wilson's Men's Wear