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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday, September S, 1963 v ai -turn :- w,i f -irnfrif r "lf"tHif-rf mirni tmm in CHAMPION HORSES at the 1963 Morrow county horse show, held Friday at the fair grounds, hold their proud owners. Champion performance horse is Becky Bar, owned by Howard Bryant (left), and reserve champion is Tico Chex, owned by Floyd Jones (right). (G-T Photo) Bryant's Becky Bar Performance Champ Howard Bryant's Becky Bar became grand champion perfor mance horse of the 1963 Wrang lers' Horse Show at the rodeo grounds Friday, narrowly out pointing Floyd Jones' Tico Chex. The title was earned on points gained in the Western pleasure hackamore reining, bit reining and cow cutting classes. Becky Bar was first in bit rein ing, second in cow cutting, and fourth in Western pleasure. Tico Chex was first in Western pleas ure and first in cow cutting, but did not place in the hackamore reining in which it was entered. A total fo 255 entries was counted at the show, conducted again by Fred Mankin, superin tendent, with Los Marks of Fos sil as judge and Gone Pierce, Al Fetsch and Harold Erwln al ternating as announcers. Perfect weather smiled on the all-day event. Judge Les Marks said that the stock seen during the day was outstanding and pointed out that competition was keen. In some classes, he said nearly every horse was entitled to a blue rib bon. One of the day's most interest ing events, cow cutting, found Jones' reserve champion horse placing first, Bryant's Becky Bar second. Mary Beamor on Domino Melody third, and Virgil Chap man of Boardman on Teddy Sa lute fourth. Wayne Evans of Heppner rop ed his calf In 1G.0 seconds to win first in junior calf roping and Dick Struckmeler was second in a time of 20.0. Evans was riding Poco June and Struck meler was on Stripper. Times in barrel racing were phenomenally close with loss than one second separating the first seven. First was Diana Fulleton on Joe in lil.l; second was Sandra Kubanks on Miss Bee Zee in 19.2; third was John Kubanks on Keed Matlock in 19.3; and fourth was Ralph Beamor on Domino Melody in 19.4. In bit reining, Bryant's Becky Bar was first, followed by Bill and Kile Healy's Healy's Jet, and Gene Harryman's Mainline Jr. In haekamoro reining, Bill Smethurst's Trixie Joy Ann was first, liod Murray's Amanda Star second, Bill and Kite Healy's Jet's Babe Bar third and Merlyn Kolrinson's Cinders fourth. Becky Fulleton won the keenly-contested trail class for child ren up to 11, on Suds, running the course in a time of 34.0. She was followed in order bv Marcia Jones on Tippy in 31.9, Amanda Smith on Roice Fulle ton's Trinket in 35.8, and Eddie Schuening In 37.0. After Floyd Jones' Tico Chex in Western pleasure, 17 years and over, winners were Virgil Chapman's Teddy Salute, second; Gene Harryman's Mainline Jr. third, and Bryant's Becky Bar fourth. (Balance of horse show win ners will be published in next week's paper). For Your Protection Turner, Von Marter and Bryant Answers Your Insurance Questions QUESTION: Alt the kids love to play In an old barn at the back of our place. The barn is falling apart and I'm afraid some child will be hurt. Also I'd like to know if our com prehensive personal liability insurance would protect us if there was an accident? ANSWER: Of course if the barn is dangerous and serves no good purpose it should be torn down. However your in surance does cover that type of accident. This public service is our way oi advertising. Your insurance questions will be answered without charge or obligation if you'll send or bring them to Turner, Van Marter and Bryant Heppner Ph. 676-9652 Gurdane Services Held Tuesday Funeral services for Berl Caven Gurdane, native Heppner resi dent, were held Tuesday, Sep tember 3, at 2 p.m. at Creswlck Funeral Chapel. Rev. Melvin Dixon, minister of the Heppner Methodist church, officiated, with interment following in the Hepp ner Masonic cemetery. Mr. Gurdane was born on a farm on Minton Creek, 10 miles east of Heppner, on September 2, 18H7, the son of Douglas and Louella French Gurdane. His childhood was spent in Heppner, except for a few years when the family lived in California during the gold rush. His mother was one of the vic tims who were drowned in the Heppner flood in 1903, and at that time his father was city marshal. He and his father were in business here for many years, then moved to Umatilla countv, settling In the town of Uma tilla where they were in the ga rage business until his father'3 death in 1930. Following the sale of the pa rage, he was employed as care taker of the McNary Golf Course. Mr. Gurdane died Friday, Aug ust 30, In the Walla Walla Vet eran's hospital, just three days before his 7lith birthday. He had been in poor health for some time and was a patient in the Veteran's hospital for several months. He served in the navy in World War I, was a charter member of Heppner chapter of the Amer ican Legion, and a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was never married. Survivors Include an aunt, Mis. Jordan and Healy Top Rodeo Events (Continued from page 1) second with 157, and three split ting for third at 150, Bob Ma honey, Leonard Halsey and Archie Ball. Yocom won a trophy buckle given by Herman Green. Jan Beamer, who ran both go-arounds on Sunday, captured the OBRA Girls' Barrel Racing with times of 18.2 and 17.9. She won a $25 gift certificate from Gilliam and Bisbee Hardware. Second in average was Diana Fulleton with a total time of 36.4. She tried for first in the first go-around with Jan at 18.2 and tied for third Sunday, again with 18.2. Parrline Norton of Ashwood was second in average with a third of 18.3 Saturday and tie for third Sunday with Diana at 182. Finishing fourth was Thelma Palmer with go-arounds of 18.5 and 18.3. Katie Norton of Ashwood was fourth Saturday with 18.4. A field of 22 girls took part in the event. (Other rodeo winners will be printed In next week's paper). Reserve Champion Meat Goes on Sale Central Market, which sup ported the 4-H auction sale at the county fair by purchasing the reserve grand champion Hereford, will offer the meat to the public at regular case prices this week-end, Clint McQuarrie store owner, said. The reserve champion was shown by Maureen Doherty. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Whitesmith and family spent from Thursday until Labor Day visiting with friends In the Nampa and Boise, Idaho, areas. They had planned going with the friends to the mountains north of Boise but found so much activity in the cities there that the side trip never materialized. A merchan dising promotion was going on, and the local Penney manager found himself recruited for part time help in the Penney store in Nampa. Olio Gurdane of The Dalles, and the following cousins: Vayne Gurdane of Portland, Opal Briggs and Mrs. Loa Taylor of Heppner; Mrs. Dorothy Sampsell and Mrs. El ma Kilgore of San Marine, Calif., Glen Ripley of Hcrmiston and Mrs. Helen G. Rosborough of Ashland. PRIZES GO TO CULTIVATORS OF SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, TOO! A well-cultivated savings account wins a prize far more rewarding than that of the big gest pum p k 1 n ever grown . . . makes your most dearly cherished dreams come gloriously true! Four percent paid on savings here speeds the growth of your money to dreams-come-true size . , . makes systematic savings more rewarding than ever. Come In and open your account. OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY! FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Soropfimisfs Win Sweepstakes Prize (Continued lrom page 1) ner of household articles and featuring the antics of the "Hiil Billy" characters. Everett Keith ley is the moving spirit behind the float, and he was helped by Wavne Ball in addition to Mrs. 3. B. Veigas of Fossil and Kath nn Smith of Condon. Not only d.d this take $10 as best comic entrv but also wnn n sernnri place for old cars. lone High school's band, di rected by Carol Miller, won $15 as best band in the parade, fol lowed by Heppner High school, directed by Arnold Melby, which won $10. Riverside High school band also made a sparkling ap pearance. It is directed by Al Reeves Jr. All bands were ac companied by attractive high stepping majorettes. A rousing appearance was made by the crack Pendleton Drum and Bugle Corps which was not in competition for awards. It added to the crowd'3 enjoyment by playing several numbers after the parade. First place with a $10 prize for old cars was won by Oscar Rip pee of Condon with his 1903 Ford. Buck Lieuallen of Pendleton, whose participation in the pa rade with a surrey or some horse-drawn carriage Is some thing of a tradition, won first again for surreys. This time he was accompanied by Bill Barratt and a number of "squaws" and pappooses." He received a $10 prize. Second and $3.50 went to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sumner. In the way of children's floats, Phillip Carlson was first and won $7.50. Second were the Ron Leon nig children who won $5. Among juvenile riding groups the 4-H Saddle-ittes won first and $7 and the Wranglers 4-H won second and $3. In the way of pet entries, Sue Griffith was first, winning $7.50; Munkers, Healy and Cleveland children were second and won $5; and Clayton and Juanita Wil son were third and received $3.50. Youngest cowgirl, Sally Sum ner, won $3.50, and youngest cowboy, Greg Green, also won $3.50. Julie and Kathleen Ayers won first and $7.50 in the bicycle division, and Bobette Jones and Sherry Alsup shared second and $5. In the tricycle division, Louise Anderson won first and $5 and Ashley McCabe was second, win ning $3.50. Dean Aumson was judged as having the best juvenile cowboy costume and won $5. Tom Cleve land, second, won $3.50. Judy Bennett had the best cowgirl costume and won $5, while Shanny Robinson was second and won $3.50. Queen Sandra Eubanks and her Morrow County Fair and Ro deo princesses, Shannon Ma honey, Louise Pointer, Nancy Cleveland and Sharon Donovan made a striking appearance in the parade and were joined by royalty and courts from other neighboring out-of-county towns, among them being Spray, Arling ton, Sherman county and Herm iston. Some appeared as royal courts and others were a part of riding groups. Mounted flag bearers in the parade were Al Fetsch and Ev erett Struckmeier. Prize money for the parade, totaling $475, was contributed by the Chamber of Commerce and non-member businesses who gave to a special solicitation for the purpose. Office Hours Changed Local Board No. 31, Selective Service, Condon, has announced a change of office hours. Effec tive from September 3, the office will be open daily for a four hour period, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., according to office personnel. George Stillmon and Erria Anderson enjoyed a fishing out ing on the Snake River over the week-end, returning, however, without a catch. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ayers and family went to McNary Yacht club to watch the water ski ex hibition on Labor Day. Let's Go -- Family Day Pendleton Round-Up Wednesday Sept. 1 1 Reserved Seats at Round-up Barbecue Food in Arena Whole Family $12.50 Reserved Seats, Happy Canyon Free Entertainment at Barbecue Send Check With Number In Family To: Pendleton Round-up, P. O. Box 609, Pendleton, Ore. Limited to 1000 Families-Deadline for Reservations Sept. 7, 1963 Thomson Bros. Grocery PHONE 676-9933 Specials! Specials! Specials! ft ? 50 FREE GOLD BOND STAMPS v ft - tt with Purchase ot t any $1.50 worth of any JAM or JELLY ft ft ft ft Void Sept. 14, 1963 frff am n RHKin STAMPS mm m 50 FREE GOLD BOND STAMPS f rate Thomson Bros. 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