HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday, September 26, 19S3
HEPPNER
GAZETTE-TIMES
MOEHOW COUNTY'S HEWSPAPEB
The Heppner Gazette, established March 30. 1883. The Heppner
Times established November 18, 1897. Consolidated February 15,
1912.
WESLEY A. SHERMAN
Editor and Publisher
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NIWS'AMI
ASSOCIATION
HELEN E. SHERMAN
Associate Publisher
NATIONAL EDITORIAL
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Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published Every Thursday and Entered
at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter.
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Signs of the Hunting Season
In a printing office, approach of hunting season is always
obvious by the temporary boom in the sign business. This year
is no exception, and the rush on signs inevitably points to the
fact that deer season open Saturday.
In great demand are "No Hunting" signs, as well as No
Trespassing." Some ranchers and landowners have more specific
requirements and ask that their signs be custom printed to
carry their messages.
It is interesting to note that there seems to be an increasing
demand for the sign that says, "No Hunting Without Per
mission," which seems to infer that the landowner might be
willing to give permission if the hunter makes himself known
and asks for the right to use the land.
One sign customer, indeed, asked if he could obtain a sign
that says "Hunting with Permission." Unfortunately, there has
been no demand for such a sign, and the stock item remains
in the negative, "No Hunting Without Permission."
When it comes to posting their places, ranchers by and
large seem to be Just about as fair to the sportsmen as they
can be. Among those who allow hunting with permission are
some who have had cattle shot, fences broken and other acts of
vandalism committed. However, they generally realize that the
minority of hunters does the damage and recognize the need
for respect and consideration between landowner and hunter.
Those who have closed their places have done so because of
past abuses.
Each year hunters are admonished through the press and
other media to observe the Red Hat pledge, to be careful with
fire, to respect others' property, and to be true sportsmen. This
has been so widespread that it is scarcely conceivable that
any hunter has missed being advised of his moral and legal
responsibilities.
Thus, as this season starts, it seems rather needless to re
iterate it. The truly good sportsman will continue to act as
such, but the wanton hunter will continue to be a menace. It
can only be hoped that someday the message will get through
to those in the latter category. But chances are the careful sports
man will always have to bear the burden of the malicious acts
of the heedless hunter.
Perhaps some day, though, sportsmen, landowners and law
enforcement agents may cooperate by converging on these
wanton rascals to the extent that they either subscribe to
sportsmanlike practices or stay at home.
The rancher who posts his place, "No Hunting Without Per
mission," is really making quite a concession. It is to be expected
that all hunters respect the notice.
Motorists: Respect Our Crosswalks ,
It was sometime last year when three women appeared at
a city council meeting and asked that action be taken to
curb Jaywalking. At the same time they emphasized the need
for greater protection for school children who must cross narrow
bridges and the highway en route to school.
No action was taken on the Jaywalking. This Is something
that would be very difficult in a city such as Heppner, and if
it were done, would be impossible to enforce. However, It still
remains the pedestrian's own risk when he chooses to angle
across the street in the middle of the block. When he does this,
he must realize that the burden of responsibility for his safety
is upon his own shoulders.
Not so with the crosswalks, however. When a person steps
into a cross walk, the approaching vehicular traffic is required
to stop. Many motorists observe this rule as a matter of habit.
There are drivers who are so conscientious about it that they
will not proceed even if the pedestrian halts and motions for
them to proceed.
There are others who will stop for adults, but who proceed
when children are standing in the street near the curbing. The
law makes no distinction between adults and children, but
it may be assumed that the children should be given more
consideration because they are not so prudent about watching
out for themselves.
The writer has noted instances when big log trucks have
ground to a halt to respect a pedestrian stepping from a curb,
although there would have been adequate time for the big
vehicle to proceed without hitting the individual. This may be
considered the ultimate in courtesy and respect for the law
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kimpton,
Portland, are parents of a 7 lb.,
12 oz. son bom September 22.
He was named Robert Ronald
and is the great grandson of Mrs.
Ann Kclimerling.
Mrs. Lowell Cribble and son.
Stuart, drove to Portland Wed
nesday, taking the Eddie Gun
dcrson car for Mrs. Gunderson to
bring home her son, Doug. The
boy has been hospitalized with
lee surgery at Emanuel hos
pital. Stuart wlil undergo ear
surgery at Emanuel this week.
Chaff and Chatter
Wes Sherman
ALL THE Gazette-Times' sub
scribers in the State of Nevada
visited in Heppner early this
week. They are Mr. and Mrs.
J. J. O'Connor (Jack and Millie),
now of Fallon, Nev., where he
is manager for J. C. Penney Co.
Jack was manager of the Hepp
ner Penney store for 6 years
and left in 1951.
When he dropped in at the
G T to renew his subscription,
he said, "I'll bet we get the
only Gazette -Times going to
Nevada."
He was right. We looked
through the list, and the paper
going to Fallon is the only one
entering that state, although
surrounding states have quite a
few.
"We couldn't be without that
paper," Jack said. "I'll take it as
long as I live."
The Fallons had Just taken
their second son, Mike, to the
University of Washington where
he is starting as a freshman on
a pre-med course.
Their visit in Heppner created
quite a little stir because they
were popular people when they
lived here, active in community
work and organizations. Jack is
a past exalted ruler of the Elks.
It goes without saying that
they have fond memories of
Heppner, but they also like their
new home. Fallon is not so well
known as Reno nor Las Vegas,
but it is a prosperous place with
irrigation aiding the economy
and an air force base nearby.
They were oDviousiy nappy 10
Int nf old friends, who.
in turn, were delighted to greet
them.
AS DEER "HARVEST' is about
to begin, we tmnK oi inose
hicr nrnnrt nnrl Rlpek bucks.
that we saw alongside the for
estry roaa a iew weens ago, ana
we wonder li xney wni mae h
ffimncrh tho cpnsnn Chances are
they won't. Even if they avoid
direct hits, they might get
caught with stray shrapnel from
the general barrage that fills the
woods.
Even in deference to our hunt
er friends, we'll have to admit
that we're pulling for these two
bucks. There are a lot oi aeer
arm in A hut thpsd twn seemed
different like true monarchs of
the lorest. May an nuniers ieau
cartridges turn to Jelly when
they take aim on these animals!
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TERREL BENGE, back from a
British Columbia moose hunt
with three other Morrow county
residents, is enthused about this
sport but found n a little an
ferent than he had envisioned.
There is a lot of chat about
getting a moose in the marshea
around a lake, but this isn't the
way the Morrow county party
scored. They did it by beating
through the brush, and Terrel
avers that they traveled in the
neighborhood of 20 miles a day.
"I had to stay home two
days after getting back to rest
up," he said.
Terrel was the only one in
the party who did not score. Al
Fetsch got his very soon after
they arrived, and Orville Cuts
forth and Barney Buschke also
connected. They were about 100
miles west of Williams lake.
The moose meat, says Terrel,
beats the best grade of beef,
probably because of the type of
forage that the animals have.
Trout fishing was excellent in
lakes and streams, and the four
had a good time angling as
well as hunting.
FOOTBALL COMES back to the
rodeo grounds in Heppner Fri
day night when the Mustangs
meet the big Umatilla Vikings,
and Coach Jim Sutherland is
openly worried about this one.
He points out that the Vikings
have a lot of desire, a big turn
out of boys and they are BIG.
But the home fans have a lot
of confidence in the Mustangs,
too. It promises to be a fine
opener, and a good big crowd is
expected, bven if you are a aeer
hunter there is plenty of time
to get to your favorite spot in
time for opening on the follow
ing morning after you see the
ball game. Season tickets are
still on sale by the high school
kids, and if you buy one, you'll
save money through the season.
Dick Ruhl Factor
In OSU Victory
Interception of a Utah pass by
Dick Ruhl, who played football
for Heppner High school before
going to OSU, proved to be the
turning point for the OSU Beav
ers in their opening football
game against Utah at Salt Lake
City Saturday.
the Beavers trailed by two
touchdowns in the contest, 14-0,
but the interception by Ruhl set
up a score that resulted in the
Beavers being able to knot the
count at 14-14 by halftime. From
there, they went on to win, 29
to 14.
Ruhl plays center and defen
sive linebacker for the Beavers.
Ua txrac ronnrtoH tn havp suffered
rib bruises in the game but
is expected to be ready to go
against Colorado in Portland
Saturday night at Multnomah
stadium. Many of his home sup
porters plan to go to see him in
the contest.
OSU Dean Lists
Tax Cut Dangers
For Ag-Foresfry
Reductions that would have to
be made in Oregon agricultural
and forestry research programs
and in county agent and 4-H
club work if the legislature's
tax program is voted aown uc-
tober 15 have been outlined by
F. E. Price, dean of agriculture
at Oregon State University.
The outlook was compiled for
the State Department of Finance
and Administration which re
quested details of how agriculture-forestry
research would be
reduced for 1963-65 if the tax
program should be voted down
and a budget cut as much as
24 per cent became necessary.
If the 24 percent cuts were ap
portioned equally among the
state agencies, Price said re
ductions would include:
Closure of some branch ex
periment stations which conduct
research on local problems in
various iarming areas vl me
state.
niomiQcnl nf nil to 68 DrO-
fessional research scientists, de
pending upon the extent oi tne
budget cut.
rnrtaiimpnt of countv exten
sion (agent) programs in home
economics, agriculture ana -n
club work, all of which are part
of Oregon State University.
Dismissal of up to 64 county
agents and extension specialists.
Indefinite delay in construc
tion of research buildings in
cluding a Meats Research Lab
oratory and a new Swine Barn.
Price discusses the impact that
the budget cuts would have in
tha lntoct iesiIP of the OSU
quarterly magazine, "Oregon's
Agricultural Progress."
"It's shocking to contemplate
the impact or this possiDie re
HupHnn nn fnrpst and aericul
tural research and cooperative
extension work, trice writes.
Dismissal of 68 professional re
search scientists "would be such
a drastic, sweeping cut that
well -trained scientists would
avoid Oregon for many years
to come," he noted.
Forestry and agriculture are
Oregon's two largest basic in
dustries, Price points out. Slow
down in research could seriously
hurt both, he emphasizes, par
ticularly in the face of growing
regional, national and inter
national competition.
Mrs. Amanda Duvall returned
. i 1 .11 i - C 1
nome Dy piane ine iusi ui iai
I week to be present September
17 at the iuneral or ner Droiner-in-law,
Niel White of Pilot Rock.
She was visiting in Springfield,
Mn nnil lpft hpr car there. She
returned last week to bring it
home.
Grangers Hear Legislative Talk
Willows Grange, lone, re
sumed meetings Saturday night
following a two-month's vaca
tion. Visitors were Mr. and Mrs.
Nathan Thorpe of Hermiston.
Mr. Thorpe represents the State
Grange, and is deputy for Mor
row county. The Thorpes were
among the residents of Board
man who were transferred due
to the John Day dam project.
Palmpr. a pricultural
chairman, announced a change
in annual meeting date of Mor
row County Livestock Assoc
iation from January to eany
November 1 and 2.
t.po Palmpr. legislative com
mittee, talked briefly on the ref
erendum bill coming up on Oc
tober 5, with all encouraged to
take note or tne aaie.
The Home Economics club
met for an all day meeting on
Friday, with potluck dinner
served at noon. The day was
spent cleaning the hall, mew
curtains were hung in the din
ing room. Plans were made for
ceiling the entrance hall before
the Fall Festival which the
Grange will sponsor under the
leadership of other organizations.
Mr. Thorpe spoke briefly on
the referendum bill, explaining
the new tax coming before the
people. Mrs. Thorpe presided at
the piano in the absence of Mrs.
Leo Crabtree.
Pomona was announced for
October 26 with Greenfield
Grange at Boardman.
Next meeting of Willows
Grange will be October 19, start
ing with pancake supper at 6:30.
Grangers, their families and
candidates waiting for initiation
are welcome.
because It takes considerable gear shifting to get one of the
big loaded rigs wheeling again.
It would be a fine thing if all drivers in the area would as a
matter of pride, make it an Inviolate rule to stop when cross
walks are occupied. To do so Is always a credit to the driver,
and it will assure the safety of pedestrians.
Fortunately, there have been no serious accidents due to
crosswalk violations here in recent years, but Police Chief Dean
Gilman points out that motorists seem to be Increasing careless
about it. If this trend continues, an eventual accident is inevitable.
Special Adult Skating Night
At Morrow County Roller Rink
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
From 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.
FREE LESSONS BY MIKE WHITESMITH
START AT 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR PRICES
ALL ADULTS INVITED
New 4-H Members
Urged to Join
Morrow Clubs
October 1 is the start of a new
year for 2,275,000 4-H club mem
bers all over the United States,
Joe Hay, County Extension Agent
reported recently. The 4-H year
is from October 1 to September
30.
The new club year will provide
many learning experiences, work
experiences, and fun for the
young person who enrolls in the
4-H program. Boys and girls
who are 9 and not over 21 on
January 1, 1964, are eligible to
enroll in a 4-H club.
4-H club work teaches boys
and girls to become responsible
citizens. It teaches desirable
skills and attitudes, responsibil
ity, cooperation, leadership, cour
tesy, self confidence, and pride
in a 10b well done, in aaauion,
it helps parents guide the de
velopment of their sons and
daughters.
In addition to the many 4-H
nroipots available to bovs and
girls who live in either town
or country, 4-H members have
the privilege of participating in
many events and activities like
4-H summer school at Oregon
State University, 4-H summer
camp, county fair, 4-H achieve
ment parties, and many 4-H
training events during the year.
All of these things help to de
velop a well rounded person
ality. Boys and girls Interested in
joining a 4-H club who are not
currently enrolled should con
tact the county extension office
in Heppner and indicate the type
of club they would like to join.
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COMMUNITY
BILLBOARD
Coming Events
MORROW COUNTY ROLLER
SKATING RINK
Vair Pavilion. Heminer
Open Fridays and Saturdays,
7 to 10 p.m.; bunaays, i xo
5 p.m.
Admission: 50c person
Rental Skates: 25c pair
Season tickets on sale
12 skates, $5; 25 skates, $10
SPECIAL Adult Skating
night, Wed., Oct. 12, i 10
10 p.m.
Free lessons. Regular Prices.
HEPPNER HIGH FOOTBALL
Heppner vs. Umatilla, Rodeo
grounds, Heppner.
Friday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m.
Support the Mustangs!
JOIN A BOWLING LEAGUE
Sign up now for league play
for all ages.
Watch for grand opening
soon.
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SERVICE BY
C. A. RUGGLES
Insurance Agency
P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-9625
Heppner
We Will
Deliver Your
Processed Meat
& Free
lH )t Of Charge
YTJH i-jV Heppner,
jPCfi ) U Lexington
b L I p lone.
WHOLESALE MEATS
CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING
SCHEDULE:
Hogs Tuesday
Cattle Wed., Thurs.
Sheep - Any Day
Follctt Meat Co.
Hermiston, Oregon
Ph. JO 7-6651
On Hermlston-McNarj
Highway
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GOOD SELECTION OF
RIFLES
SHOTGUNS
GOOD STOCK OF SCOPES, CLEAN
ING KITS, GUN OIL, AND ALL
HUNTER'S SUPPLIES.
USED GUNS
RIFLES SHOTGUNS
FOR SALE
GILLIAM & 6ISBEE
HDWE. CO.
106 E. May
Ph. 676-9433
AS DEER SEASON OPENS, WE SAY-
Good Luck, Hunters!
Observe
The Red Hat Code
of
Sportsmanship
Hunters can't be too careful with fire in the woods.
When fire breaks loose it destroys food and cover for
game that took Nature years to grow. Good hunters
are good woodsmen. They ore careful with ciga
rettes, matches and campfires.
THIS AD SPONSORED BY YOUR HOME-OWNED
BANK AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE.
DANK OF
VjEastem Oregon
HEPPNER ARLINGTON lONE
MEMBER, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION