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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, I one Bill Akers, a freshman at Lewis and Clark College, spent the week-end visiting his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Berl Akers, and attending homecoming fes tivities at the school. Tfnthv Rrfl rptnrned to classes at Phagan's Beauty school in Pendleton on Monday aiier a weeks absence due to uiness Mrs. Cleo Childers, Laurie and Harvey spent last weeK assist' incr hor narents. Mr. and Mrs Harvey Bechtel, move from their home in Helix to a new location in Boise, Idaho. Ahnnf- 4fl momhors of the dan cing classes culminated their first series of lessons with a planned dinner at the Legion hall last Thursday night, honor ing the dance instructors, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rich.nl of Pasco. Following dancing, Garland Swanson was named temporary chairman and Mrs. James Bar nett temporary secretary of the new dance club. Mrs. Roy W. Lindstrom and Christina spent Wednesday and Thursday in Portland on busi ness. Gary Morgan, who attends Columbia Basin college at Pasco, spent the week-end at home. Early Saturday morning his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Mor gan left by jet for Chicago, where Morgan, who is vice-president of the Oregon Wheat League, will attend some wheat meetings. Extension to meet Nov. 7 The "twelve days of Christ mas" will be the theme for the extension meeting program to be held on Thursday, November 7 at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Palm er. The meeting will begin at 10:30 with a sack lunch at noon. Dessert will be provided. Every one is cordially invited to at tend this meeting. Roland Ekstrom visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ekstrom Sr. this week-end from his school work at Boise Junior College. Marcia Linnell was quite ill with infected glands last week, which were at first believed to be mumps. After several days at home she is now back in school. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Thome spent a few days in Tacoma, Wn. on business. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Martin were in Bend several days last week as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Llngerfelt. Saturday Mr. Martin attended a Suttle Lake camp committee meeting. Saturday evening din ner guests, besides the Martin.-,, were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hud son and family, former lone res idents now living in Bend. The Martins returned home Sunday via Madras. Graders Win Campaign Grade school band members were the fortunate winners in a magazine subscription cam paign conducted by the band to add money to their uniform fund. Since the high school members lost, they rewarded the grade members with a Halloween party held in the Legion hall on Sat urday evening. The room was appropriately decorated in the Halloween theme and games were played and refreshments served. A secret committee chose as best costume winners, Chorilvn Smouse and Earl James Petty john, and funniest costumes were worn by Keith Nelson and Con nie Emert. Food chairman was Dallas Dalzell, decorations were done bv Karen Hams, Cherilyn Smouse, Susan Lindstrom, und Kathy Mausler, and the enter tainment was planned by Mark Halvorsen, Deniece and Horniece Matthews, Dick II y n d and Stephen Lindstrom. Carol Miller, band director, entertained witli three trumpet solos and Hor niece, Karen, Mark and Stephen formed a band to play some German band selections. Mr. and Mrs. Wayn Hams and son were guests of tier par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Petty Your Own Fireside Can't beat it for inspir ing that deep - down, solid sense of contentme n t and security. Start saving now to join the ranks of happy homeowners! Ik I,.,-.. It ),,,!,. i, ,,,,, rt-, ,ltU- I,, L "nest egg" mm an JL OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY! FIR ST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN BOX 739 Thursday. October 31, 19B3 news john, this week-end from their home in La Grande. Death Takes Carl Brostrom Friends here have been in formed of the death of Carl J. Brostrom on Wednesday, October 26, from a heart attack. Burial was on Saturday at Monmouth. Mr Rrnstrnm is the father of Don Brostrom, former teacher at lone. Mr. and Mrs. Brostrom now live at 22 E. 13, Bend, where Don is teaching and Mrs. Brostrom is doing occasional substitute teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Jalmer Koski of Vashon Island, Wn. were visit ing their cousins, Mrs. Walter Roberts and Mrs. Victor Riet mann, and their aunts and uncle, Mrs. Edith Nicholson, Mrs. Ar- villa (Iwanum. and E. G. PettVS. They were on an extended va cation and left on Wednesday to return home through Eastern Washington. A. A. Stefan! and son Gerry drove to Portland on Saturday to attend the Oregon-Washington football game. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rietmann drove to Kennewick on Sunday to visit at the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rhode, who recently moved there from Pendleton. Festival Set for December 8 A preliminary meeting tor trie Fall Festival was held at the Clranaa hall fin Wednesday even ing. A representative from dif ferent organizations wisning 10 t,ita mirt vunrp nresnnt. Mrs. Her- rhai Tnwnspnd acted as chair man and Mrs. Al Marick as sec- ntarv. It was decided to have tho ho-ranr nnrl festival on Sun day, December 8 from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. with the grange serv ing a turkey dinner, uintr ai- trnntlnrtu uill hp 3 fisll DOtlfl. silent auction, boutique shop, games for fun, and many nome- made articles and looa lor saie. Mis Omar Rietmann went to Pendleton on Wednesday to con sult her ohysician. blie nas ner foot in a walking cast as the result of a severe sprain and the fracture of one bone in her ankle. Mr and Mrs. William Medina nrp nn an extended trip through the midwestern states. They plan to be gone about a month and a half. Johnnie Botts, who has been stationed with the U. S. Army in Western Germany, is home on a 30-day leave to visit his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Botts. Mrs. Botts, who has been ill for some time, is in St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton. Their daughter, Mrs. Larry Sullivan from Vancouver, Wn., is also here for a visit. Guests arriving on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gar land Swanson were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmidt of Kelowna, B. C. Mr. Schmidt is a cousin of Mrs. Swanson. On Tuesday the Swan sons drove them to Arlington and The Dalles to view the changes being made in that arei and to see the John Day dam construction. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Prock have been here and in Heppner visit ing relatives since their return from employment at San Gabriel, Calif. They expect to move to Portland soon. A recent letter from Mrs. Lena Bartmess of Roseville, Calif., tells of taking the Gazette-Times and enjoying the Ilardman news. An aunt of Alta Stevens, she will be remembered as Lena Allen, born in Rood Canyon, now called Silver Spur. She also at tended the Rood Canyon school. She left this area about -10 years ago. Marvin Jackson of Bridal Veil visited several days last week at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Berhdolt, leaving Wednesday for li is home. He also did some bird hunting while here. is the liberal rate now paid on savings hatch sooner into a full-sized down payment on a home of your own! ASSOCIATION PENDLETON Garden Club Views Wall Plaque Making Mrs. William Rawlins was featured speaker at the October meeting of the lone Garden club when it met at the home of the club president, Mrs. Oscar Lun dell. Mrs. Rawlins presented a demonstration on the use of hardware cloth in the making of pictures or wall plaques. After cutting the wire to the desired size, the speaker showed how it could be framed with half-round molding (about V2" size), which may be obtained at a lumber company. The speaker showed how any artificial flnuprs. lispri cnrsa!?OS. dried materials, cattails, autumn leaves, ribbon bows or any other desired decorations are usable. The materials are arranged and attarhprt tn the nrenarod hard ware cloth foundation by sewing or with corsage wire, ine enure plaque may then be sprayed in omlH silvpr. ennnpr or anv de- Sired color, with a permanent spray, sne explained, maKing un usually beautiful guts or tor use through the holiday season. Irrigon Lions Club Organized IRRIGON At the regular meeting of the Umatilla Lions club on October 16 at the Col umbia Cafe, it was voted that the Umatilla Lions club spon sor the newly organized Lions club at Irrigon. Officers and directors for the Irrigon club have been elected as follows: LaVern T. Christ iansen nrpsiHpnt: FlnvH .1. Hobbs, first vice-president; John F. Hascall, second vice-president; Bobby L .Stewart, third vice-president; Harry A. Snyder, tail twister; Leon LeBlanc, lion tamer; Ronald E. Eves, secretary treasurer. Directors are: Two year term, Charles Early and Paul Slaughter; one year term, Coy M. Reed and Howard V. Golly horn. These officers and directors will be sworn in November 16 at the Charter Banquet to be held at the Columbia Cafe in Umatilla. The Umatilla Lions club also voted to furnish drapes for one room at the Umatilla hospital. Guests at the October meeting were Charles Stewart of Pendle ton, district governor of 36 G; Vern Nebeker of La Grande, dep uty district governor, and Arlo F. Fjelland of Pendleton, mem bership development and exten sion chairman. Harold Contrell of Walla Walla presented a movie on the Columbia River and its power potential and flood control of the Pacific Northwest. Consultants Use Aerial Views, Maps In Irrigon Planning IRRIGON Joe Kozlovski and Margaret Fritsch, planning con sultants for the City of Irrigon, met with the Irrigon city council and planning commission at the school Monday evening to review nirrpnt nrnPTPSS. The consult ants showed several colored slides of aerial views of the City of Irrigon, showing road pat turns Irrirrntion canals and de veloped lands, as well as the residential and commercial areas of Irrigon. Following the slides, the con sultants presented two maps, which will be used as the base for future planning. The one map is a generalized land usage map, with different colors on the map depicting the various land uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, farm land, pasture and grazing. The other map is a larger scaled map of the city limits and the immediate sur rounding area, and while the one map will be used for gen eralization, the larger scaled map will bo for more specific usage. Mr. Kozlovski stated they planned to take more slides from an airplane, and they will be shown at a later meeting. The next meeting between the consultants and the City Plan ning Commission and Council will be November 2,r, at the old school building at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. Mrs. Floyd Worden and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Worden and bovs were among those who at tended the Shrine Memorial Services in Portland on Sunday, October 27. The late Floyd Wor den was a member of Al Kader Temple. We Will Deliver Your Processed Meat Lexington Ions, WHOLESALE MEATS CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING SCHEDULE: Hoes Tuesday Cattle Wed., Thurs Sheep Any Day Follett Meat Co. Hermiston, Oregon Ph. JO 7-6651 On Hermiston-McNary Highway VJ J W OI Charge lllll Heppner, Kinzua Girl Married In Beaverton Church By VIRGINIA KELSO KINZUA In a candlelight cer emony at the home of the groom's sister in Beaverton on Friday evening, October 25, Miss Carol Ann Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore of Kinzua, became the bride of Dale E. Ellis. The bride, given in marriage, by her father, wore a white waltz-length gown of lace and chiffon, with a nose-length veil of white tulle, and carried a white Bible centered vith an arrangement of red roses with white satin streamers. The bride's only attendant was her sister-in-law, Mrs. Rondal K. Moore, who wore a pink bro caded dress and carried white carnations. Best man was D. C. Ellis, of Longview, Wn., brother of the groom. Mrs. Moore chose to wear a blue brocaded dress and Mrs. Ellis a teal blue wool dress. Immediately after the cere mony, a reception was held. The serving table was decorated in red and white with the tiered wedding cake as the center piece. Mrs. Bruce Roth presided at the coffee service with Mrs. Jeanne Ellis serving punch. The cake was cut and served by Mrs. Yoho. The eroom's niece, Miss Linda Yoho played "I Love You Truly" and "Because" on the organ. Following the reception the couple left for a short honey moon after which they will be at home in Portland. Mr. Ellis is a machine operator for Cas cade Plastics, Inc. and the new Mrs. Ellis is a senior student at Columbia Beauty College. Mr. and Mrs. Arne Slinkard returned home Saturday after noon from Heppner where Mr. Slinkard had been hospitalized since Monday for a broken left wrist suffered when he fell from his loaded logging truck. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Smiley went to Hood River Wednesday to visit their sons and families and for Mr. Smiley to have med ical care. Mrs. Joe Browning and daugh ter Joan and Mrs. C. L. Flack were business visitors to Port land Thursday. Bud Bird and Vincent Allen went to Wallowa Friday after noon to do some elk hunting over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dyer of Tillamook were visiting here last Thursday enroute to Prairie City to visit Mr. Dyer's mother. Mrs. Joline Guinn was hostess Friday evening to the members There's only one place you can discover Ford's new total performance '64 ...the driver's seat...and your Ford Dealer invites you to put 'er there today! What's total performance? It's the result of knowledge gained in open competition... new ride, ruggedness, response bred into every '64 Ford. But words alone can't tell you how much Fords have changed. You have to test-drive the cars themselves. The seat of your pants may not be very scien tific. . but you'll get the message ! -v-'-' J of the Auxiliary card club. High prize for pinochle went to Eve lyn Smith and low prize to Bertha Allen. Floating prize went to Marge Boring. High for bridge went to Arlene Schroeder. Grand high for pinochle was awarded to Lily May Nistad, grand low to Lucille Bird, and grand high for bridge to Meridel Wham. At a late hour pumpkin chiffon pie with whipped cream was served to the prize winners and Marie Wall, Virginia Sit ton, Virginia Kelso, and Marg aret McConnell. The Kinzua Women's club had its regular meeting Thursday af ternoon at the kitchen with Shir ley Williamson and Lucille Reavis as hostesses. A short bus iness meeting was held, presided over by president Evelyn Smith, after which games were played. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McMinn and Billy Joe McMinn were in Pen dleton Monday for medical care for Joe McMinn. In Pendleton Saturday for bus iness and shopping were Mrs. Howard Rice and children, also Mrs. Don Slinkard, Mrs. Verlin Conner and daughter Verla Ann. Gene Mortimore spent the week-end with his grandparents, the Howard Mortimores, at their ranch at Twickenham. Mrs. Marie Hulett, Mrs. Marie Rhoton, and Mrs. Lola Ferrel were in Heppner Wednesday for bowling lessons and to have lunch with Mrs. Clarence Hall. Burton Nelson of Portland ar rived Friday to spend the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferrel. When he returned home Monday he was accompanied Dy Mrs. Ferrel who had a medical appointment for Tuesday. Mrs. Ralph James and Mrs. Earl Norris were in Condon Tuesday for medical care for Mrs. James. Card Parties Entertain Clubs The Friendship club met at the Camp 5 Community hail Wednesday with Mrs. Joan Mitchel as hostess to the group. Pinochle was played and high was won by Carol Norris, low by Myrna Zitek, and traveling by Ann Bastian and Lola Ferrel. Others enjoying the evening were Rita Conlee, Jean MedlocK, Karen Burchett, Jean Ann Adams, Naomi Rice, Marilyn Bailey, and Vi Slinkard. The regular Camp 5 card party was held Thursday evening with Mrs. Marie Hulett as hostess. Carol Norris again won high, Shirley Kyle low and traveling nrizes by Marie Rhoton and Shirley Kyle. Grand high was don by Ann Bastian and second '64 Super Torque Ford hundreds of pounds heavier, it's smoother, stronger than any in its field ! HEPPNER AUTO SALES, Inc. Heppner, Oregon Illness Claims Newt . By MARTHA MATTESON MONUMENT Jasper Newton Matteson, 79, died Wednesday, October 16, at Pioneer Memorial hospital, HeppneT, where he had been for some time. He was a cousin of Elmer Matteson, Mon ument. Services were held Saturday, October 19, in Heppner. Newt, as he was known to everyone, was born and raised in Heppner where he spent most of his life. He was born August 28, 1884, to Robert and Virginia Matteson. He had two sisters, Viola Gabler and Mae Reade, and three brothers, Walter, Al fred and Edgar. Mrs. Clifford Howell attended a stork shower for Mrs. Ethel Grant Sunday, October 20, at the trailer home of Mrs. Iris Kincaid at Dale. About 15 ladies were present. Mrs. M. K. Jones was called back to Independence, Kansas, by the illness of her mother, who passed away the day after she got there on Tuesday. Mrs. Mattie Stubblefield was taken to John Day last Wed nesday where she entered the hospital for a few day's check up. The American Legion and Auxiliary Unit No. 148 met last Wednesday evening in the Legion hall. Guests for the even ing were District Commander high by Carol Norris. Others at tending this party were Eva De Meritt, Joan Michel, Lola Ferrel, Jean Medlock, Signe Anderson, Barbara Mortimore, and May James. Mrs. Tom Slinkard of Marvs ville, Calif, was a Sunday din ner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Don Slinkard. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hampton were Mrs. Bill Fulton and family and Miss Judy Ann Carey of Burns. Mrs. Hampton's son, Troy Carey, left Tuesday for Yorktown, Va., where he will be stationed with the U. S. Navy. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Adams are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Samples and Ralph Samples of Central Point. Kinzua Wins in Football The Kinzua Grade school flag football team kept their winning streak alive by defeating the Condon boys 12-6 on Saturday. Kinzua's record now stands at five wins and one loss and that was to Condon earlier in the season. Saturday's game was well played by both teams, but Kinzua took a 12-0 first half lead which Condon was unable to overcome. The last game of the season will be played with Fossil at Kinzua on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. r mr mmr. m jmj ; TRY TOTAL PERFORMANCE 11 FORD Matfeson Stan Dentinger and District pres ident, Mrs. Lois Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mann and two children of Brightwood spent the week-end here visiting her folks, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Forrest. , Lilburn Hunt left Monday, Oc tober 21, for Wallowa where he will work for Joe Kinney. Henry Cupper and Maynard Hamilton made a business trip to John Day on Monday. Hardman News By ALTA STEVENS HARDMAN, RHEA CREEK Friends received word recently of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McDaniel. The young man has been named Ivan Ray McDaniel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDaniel left Monday morning for Elgin to visit their daughter, Mrs. Maxine Mahon and children. Miss Bonnie Kessell spent the week-end in HeppneT visiting Patti and Bretti Howell. Mrs. Betty Gentry of Pendle ton spent the week-end visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eslie Walker. Betty and her father did some elk hunting over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Saling left for their home Saturday at North Powder, after spending the week visiting here and repair ing their property. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stevens were in Pasco, Wn., last Thursday where Mrs. Stevens had some dental work done. Mrs. Emmett Davis and son Carol of Lonerock visited at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McDaniel on Friday. Kinard McDaniel of Hermiston came Monday to look after his property and visit relatives and friends. Blaine Chapel and Cassy were on the sick list last week. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Bechdolt were business visitors in Pendle ton on Saturday. Mrs. Evelyn Hicks of lone vis ited with Alta Stevens Monday afternoon. Friends were sorry to hear of the death of Albert Emery in Portland on Saturday. Mr. Em ery at one time had a grocery store in Hardman. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Chapel made a business trip to Herm iston one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hams visited Sunday at the home of their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vester Hams, in lone. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Robinson moved their camp equipment home last Thursday from the cow camp on the Forest Reserve. l.O.A.. DEALER 'S