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HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES. Thursday, October 24, 1963 I one news Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tews of Seattle arrived on Saturday for a visit with their son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tews and family. On Tuesday Mrs. Tews left with Mrs. Anne Smouse of Heppner, Mrs. Alfred Nelson, Sr., of Lake Grove, and Mrs. Maude Pointer of lone, no a Grange conducted tour to Florida through the southern states. They will be gone about a month. Milton Morgan, first vice president of the Oregon Wheat league left on Tuesday for Spo kane, where he will attend a tri-state meeting of Western Wheat Associates. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Martin, Mrs. Alfred Nelson, Jr., and Rev. and Mrs. Walter Crowell spent Wednesday and Thursday in Milton-Freewater attending the Mid -Columbia Association meet ing of the United Church of Christ held at Ingle Chapel. Out standing speakers heard were Dr. Silas Eittner, president of the Board of Pensions and Relief from Philadelphia; Rev. William Slayter, executive secretary of the General Church Lay Life and Work, of Chicago; Miss Ruth Bailey, Director of Christian Ed ucation in Oregon, and Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Buttrey, Superinten dent of the Oregon Conference, of Portland. Mr. Martin presided over the business meeting as moderator of the Mid-Columbia Association. Ho was succeeded by Rev. James Halfaker of Milton-Freewater, who will serve for the coming year. Mrs. Walter Jacobs and Merri lee went to Portland Sunday for medical appointments on Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Lind strom spent the first part of the week In Portland, where Mrs. Llndstrom received dental atten tion. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Howton and Jackie acid Joyce of Herm iston were visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rea on Saturday. Joyce stayed over until Sunday even ing. Jerry Stefan! Is recovering from an attack of virus pneu monia and an accidental cut on the cornea of his eye. E. G. Akers came home from Portland on Wednesday where he had been for sometime with Mrs. Akers and Danny, while Danny was undergoing surgery. Plan Hallowe'en Sale Eastern Star Social club is having a traveling food sale on Wednesday, October 30, featuring goodies for Hallowe'en. Mem bers are requested by the club president, Mrs. James Burnett, to bring at least two items each to the Roy W. Lindstrom home Wednesday morning between a:30 and 10:00. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tews and family have returned from a 3 14 -week trip which took them to Kindred, N. D., where they visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trangsrud. After leav ing N. D. they drove to Pine River, Minn., where they visited Mrs. Tcw's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Don Robin son. They went via the Lolo Pass to Missoula, Mont, and through the northern states com ing home by about the same route. Mrs. Charles McEUigott of Portland spent from Wednesday to Saturday visiting her sons, Don and Diek and their families Ron Crabtree, who had major surgery on Wednesday, came home from the hospital on Sat urday. Mr. and Mrs. Crabtree and son are staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Crabtree until he leaves for Portland to study at Northwest School of Com merce. He had to delay his en trance for fall term until No vember 11. I Return From Eastern Tour Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holtz and Carl W. Troedson arrived homo on Friday after complet ing a most enjoyable 31 day tour cast by bus sponsored by the Grange Tours. They were met in Richland, Wn. by the Holtz' son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holtz and son. Leaving on September 18 they made the trip east going through the wheat country of Canada and staying two days each in Winnipeg, Montreal, and the quaint old French-speaking town of Quebec. It was in this area they encountered their only rain of the trip. They stayed on the Atlantic coast at Bar Harbor, Maine and We Will Deliver Your Processed Meat jHL , ' Chary VJl!iLl Heppner, Lexington lone. WHOLESALE MEATS CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING SCHEDULE: Mot's Tuesday Cattle Wed., Thurs. Sheep Any Day Follctt Meat Co. Hernlston, Oregon Ph. JO 7-6651 On Hermlston-McNarf Hiqhwar then proceeded on to Boston, where thev saw all the old his toric sights. After three days spent visiting the traditional sights at New York City, they went on to Washington, D. C. The group toured the city for three days and included was a trip to the United States Senate, where they were just beginning the debate on the proposed sale of wheat to Russia. Sen. Wayne Morse was one of those taking the floor. While they were there Mt. Vernon was also visited. The trip home was made through the mid-western states, Ohio, Wisconsin, where they took a two hour ride down the Mississippi River and on home through South Dakota and Mon tana to Richland. They were through half the states of the Union. The beautiful fall weather and the splendid colors of the landscape were greatly enjoyed by the group. Auxiliary Names Year's Leaders By MARTHA MATTESON MONUMENT The American Legion Post and Auxiliary held their regular meetings last Thursday evening in their hall. Officers and chairmen for the auxiliary for the coming year were elected. Officers are: Betty Richards, president; Martha Mattes on, vice-president; Roberta Croker, secretary and treasurer; Gloria Smith, historian; Irene Forrest, chaplain; Yvonne Stubblefield, sergeant-at-arms; Martha Matt eson, corresponding secretary; Helen Holmes, civil defense; Yvonne Stubblefield, community service and girls' state; Martha Matteson, membership; Gloria Smith, poppy chairman; Roberta Croker, pan-American rehabili tation; June Hutchison, consti tution and by-laws; Martha Matteson, publicity. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cavendor of Portland are visiting their son, Jack Cavcnder and family. Hank Bottemiller and Vic Vehring were week-end hunting guests at the Henry Cupper ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Aubery of Klamath Falls visited last week at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Morgan and family. Mrs. Anna Cowden of Port land is here visiting her grand children and their mother, Fran ces Noland. I Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Jones drove to John Day Tuesday on busi ness. Roy Vowlter of Boise, Idaho, spent a few days here with his wife, Norma, and her mother, Mrs. Helen Brown. Mrs. Stella McCarty and son Donald drove to Canyon City last Monday with Mrs. Elmer Matt eson on business. Allen and II. Ralphs spent the week-end visiting and hunting at the Henry Cupper ranch. Pvt. Henry Cupper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cupper, Sr., is now stationed at Fort Walters, Texas, after completing 14 weeks of special training in the U. S. Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth, N. J. Mrs. Helen Holmes left last Thursday morning for Sacra mento, Calif., to visit her son and family and friends. Lula Suttle and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howell drove to John Day Friday on business. Norma Vowlter, Helen Brown, Doris Capon and Delsia Sweek drove to Bend Thursday on bus iness. D. L. Matteson spent three days here with his folks and did some hunting before returning to his work in Washington. Mrs. Fred Shank, Mrs. Ruben Patzer, Mrs. Roy Vowlter, Mrs. Helen Brown, Mrs. Fred Me Willis, Mrs. Bud Engle, Mrs. Recta Hinton, Mrs. George Stir ritt, Mrs. George Capon, Mrs. Delsia Sweek, Mrs. Ivy Barnard and Mrs. Elmer Matteson gath ered together last Wednesday af ternoon at the Stirritt home. As a surprise to Mrs. Helen Brown, she was presented a nice check for the years of faithful work she has given as secretary and treasurer of the M.M.M. club. Pie and coffee were served by Mrs. Shank and Mrs. Stirritt. Mrs. Boyd Hinton returned homo October 11 from Heppner Pioneer Memorial hospital where she had undergone surgery Oc tober 7. Mrs. M. Fayre Sweek of Ridge field, Wn., came last Thursday evening to visit her son, Jack and family, also her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lonnie Claude at Prairie Citv. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKin non and two girls of Heppner spent the week-end here visiting her folks, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Hinton, and did some hunting. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Howell and two sons of Spray visited his folks, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howell on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Erhardt spent the week-end here, seeing their new grandson who was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Er hardt October 13. They also did some hunting before returning to their home in Portland. Mrs. Ann Fehmerlinq left Sat urday for her home ta Seavicw. Wn., near Long Beach, Wn. She is moving into her new home recently completed. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Springer were week-end visitors in Mon mouth for Dad's Week end on the Oregon College of Education campus ami visit their children, Diek and Gi tiger. Church to Install Minister on Sunday IONE The United Church of Christ in lone will hold special services on Sunday evening, Oc tober 27, for the installation of their new minister, Rev. Walter Crowell. A coffee hour will be held for visitors from 4:00 to 4:45 and from 4:30 to 5:00 there will be a pastoral committee meeting with the pastor. The ecclesiastical council will hear the reading of the pastor's paper from five to six o'clock, which will be open to the public. A turkey dinner will be served at 6:15 at the Masonic hall fo1' all members and visitors and the installation service will be held at 8:00 p.m., when the choir will furnish special music. All church people are cordially invited to attend these services. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blake and daughter, Barbara, and Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Gardner were in Monmouth over the week-end for Dad's Week-end at Oregon Col lege of Education. They visited the Blakes' daughter, Beverly, and the Gardners' son, LeRoy. Holly Lodge Has Novel Holiday Program By DELPHA JONES LEXINGTON Holly Rebekah Lodge met last Thursday even ing for their regular meeting with Noble Grand Dimple Munk ers in the chair. The transfer of Alice Soward was read, and nomination of officers was held. Following lodge a Hallowe'en party was held with each mem ber modeling a mask that they had made. Winning prizes were Bertha Hunt for the funniest mask, with the exciting title "A Mars Pig," and the most original was by Mrs. Larry Fetsch, with a "Frankenstein." Refreshments were served in the dining room by the refreshments committee. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Jones and son Kenneth were Portland visitors over the week-end with their daughter, Charlene Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Newt O'Harra departed on Monday for Tuscon, Ariz., where they have purchased a home and will spend the winter months. Church Group Plans Banquet Women's Fellowship group of the Lexington Christian church met at the home of Mrs. Alonzo Henderson on Tuesday afternoon. Plans for a "Father-Son" ban quet were discussed with a com mittee of Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Joe Yocom, Mrs. Florence McMil lan and Mrs. Bill B. Marquardt was appointed to plan this. The November meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Bertha Hunt, and the December meeting at the C. C. Jones home at which time there will be a Christmas party and the drawing of names for Secret Sisters. Those present were Mrs. Bill B. Marquardt, Mrs. Carl Marquardt, Mrs. Trannie Parker, Mrs. Earl Warner, Mrs. C. C. Jones and Mrs. Florence McMillan with the hostess, Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. A. F. Majeske and Mrs. Florence McMillan were week end visitors in Pendleton where they attended the Ladies Aux iliary of the Patriarchs Militant. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colley spent the week-end at the Olive Reade ranch at Spray. Pendleton callers on Monday were Mrs. Bertha Hunt, Mrs. Morris McCarl, Mrs. Edward Hunt, Mrs. Charles Colley, Mrs. Florence McMillan and Mrs. A. F. Majeske. The Pinochle 4 met at the home of Ruby Colley on Friday for their regular party. Winning for this meeting were Mrs. Charles Colley, and Bertha Hunt. Mrs. W. I. Miller of La Grande and son Earl were callers at the C. C. Jones home on Sunday night. Miller remained until Tuesday, and on Monday they all motored to Yakima, Wn. to visit Mrs. Miller and Mr. Jones's sister, Mrs. Bonita Stittls, and Mrs. Ed Brunelle. Tuesday evening Edward Hunt was delightfully surprised when several friends dropped in to help him celebrate his birthday. Visiting and pinochle were en joyed by the following guests: Mrs. A. F. Majeske, Mrs. Flor ence McMillan, Mrs. Bertha Hunt, Mrs. Morris McCarl, Mrs. Charles Colley, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jones, and Ellwood Hunt. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hender son received word Tuesday that their son, Laddie Gene, has ar rived at Ford Ord, Calif., to be gin basic training with the army. He left here Octboer 15. Laddie is a Lexington High school grad uate and has been a pilot for the Lexington airport for the past two years. Receives Rebekah Degree On Saturday evening, October 19, Mrs. Alonzo (LaVerne) Hen derson received the Degree of Chivalry at the IOOF hall in Pendleton. This is the highest honor given to a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Those present from Lexington to attend this impressive ceremony were Mr. Henderson and daughter Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hunt, Mis. Bertha Hunt, Mrs. Charles Pad berg, Mrs. Wayne Papineau, Mrs. Oris Padberg, Mrs. Joe Yocom and Mrs. A. F. Majeske and Mrs. Florence McMillan. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barratt were in Corvallis Saturday and Sun day for Homecoming and were guests of the Jim Barratts. MORROW COUNTY irweir And CowBelles Invite You To Their 15th A NNUAL MEE TIN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER I, FAIRGROUNDS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, ELKS TEMPLE LOOK at This Program O Hay Quality Session LED BY NORMAN GOETZE. OSU SPECIALIST. FBIDAT, 1:30 P. H. O Outstanding Talks on Saturday O Superb Film, "Sights and Sounds of Oregon" and O Presentation, Stockman of the Year AT THE SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET PROGRAM-ANNUAL STOCK GROWERS MEETING FRIDAY, NOV. 1 FAIRGROUNDS 10:30 A. M. Labor Saving Equipment Display and Discussion. 12:00 to 1:00 CowBelles Luncheon for Livestock Growers, Fair Annex. Nominal charge. Help the Cow Belles' treasurv! DURING MORNING COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS. COURTESY OF BANK OF EASTERN OREGON. Afternoon Session, Fair Annex Building 1:30 P. M. HAY QUALITY, Time of Cut ting, Crimping, Crushing, and other Processing Procedures. Nor man Goetze, Farm Crops Spec ialist, O.S.U. 3:30 P. M. Committee Meetings. All committees meet. Livestock Grow ers urged to attend meeting of their choice. SATURDAY, NOV. 2 ELKS LODGE 10:00 A. M. Call to Order. President's Keport, Floyd Jones; Secretary's Report, N. C. Anderson; Treasurer's Report, Gerald Swaggart. 10:20 Committee Reports. Membership and Finance, Raymond French; Auditor's Report, Howard Bryant; Beef Promotion, Don Greenup; Public Lands and Forestry, Ron Currin; Pasture and Range Im provement, Frank Anderson. 11:20 "What I Learned at Youth Range Camp," Ken Wright, 1963 Camp Delegate sponsored by Ass'n. 11:30 "Morrow County's Herd Law," Dist. Attorney, Herman Winter. 12:00-LUNCH 1:15 Introduction of Guests. 1:30 Wintering Trials and Livestock Re search at Hermiston Station, Ron Baker, chairman, Beef Advisory Committee. 2:00 Committee Reports Game, Theft and Brand. Ralph Beamer; Disease Control, Harold Wright; Insects, Predators and Rodents, Bob Van Schoiack; Production and Market ing, Bob Peterson. 2:30 Report of Nominating Committee, Election of Directors to fill vacan cies of expired terms of Floyd Jones, O. W. Cutsforth, Don Greenup. 2:45 Branching Knapweed, A Range Problem, N. C. Anderson, County ' Agent. 3:10 Committee Reports. Taxation and Legislation, O. W. Cutsforth. 3:30 Resolutions. Adjournment. DOOR PRIZES ALL DAY 5:30 Social Get-to-gether, First National Bank of Oregon, Heppner Branch. 6:30 BANQUET, Heppner High School Multipurpose Room. ENTERTAINMENT Dr. Don Hunter, University of Oregon "Sights and Sounds of Oregon " Presentation "Livestock Man of the Year." YOU WONT WANT TO MISS-- O CowBelles' Luncheon For Growers NOON FRIDAY O Coffee and Doughnuts BY BANK OF EASTERN OREGON O Social Hour Saturday, 5:30 FIRST NATIONAL BANK AS HOST O Annual Banquet, 6:30 Saturday TICKETS S2.50 ON SALE AT EITHER HEPPNER BANK
