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2 HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday. December 19, 1963 THE GAZETTE-TIMES mobbow comnrs newspaper The Heppner Gazette established Times established November 18, 1912. WESLEY A. SHERMAN Editor and Publisher Subscription Rates: $4.50 Year. Every Thursday and Entered at as Second Class Matter. IMMM""" t.MMMII llMIMHlflll,IMIIHHtllHHIIIIHtltinft"HHIHIIIIHIH(IHIHIIHIIHIIIIIIIHIIiniltllHM Our Happiness at Christmas (Editor's Note: Guest editorial for Christmas comes from a member of the clergy following the custom established here last year). 1 By REV. BILL ALSUP 1 Pastor The Assembly of God Church, Heppner Christmas means a great many different things to all of us. As we think of Christmas, Santa Claus, reindeer, stockings hang ing by the fireplace, sleigh bells, a Christmas tree with mys terious packages under it, good things to eat, and friends and relatives gathered in a festive atmosphere, all find their way into our thinking. To all of us these things are synonymous with Christmas. They are a part of the heritage that has been handed down to us from generations gone by. These things are all good and wonderful; and the spirit of fellowship and good will promoted by these things are pleasant to the heart of God. God desires that His creatures enjoy themselves, in the things of life that are good, whole some and pleasant. In the final analysis, though, these afore-mentioned things are just the trimmings to our Christmas. To center our thinking on the accessories until they become central in our Christmas thought is to impoverish ourselves. Some would do away with the tinsel and tinkle of Christmas entirely and admit only to the essentials of the Nativity. This is unnecessary, in their proper perspective, and give pre-eminence to the things which are pre-eminent. Christmas is first and foremost the birthday of our Savior. This may seem to be a trite statement but we need to keep this fact ever before us lest It become obscured by the many lesser details. It is (he birthday of one whose coming marked the turning of the tide for all mankind. To understand the impact of Jesus on all the succeeding generations of men, it would perhaps be good to dwell for a moment on the reason why it was necessary for such a earth and heaven-moving development as the Incarnation. Man, the one creature of the universe, created in the image of God and specifically for fellowship with his Creator, has by a willful act marred that image and severed that fellowship. Through the ages many were afforded many avenues of return, but none of these were found to be effective. Finally the recon ciliation of God and sinners rested upon a final act. All previous efforts were to no avail simply because all mankind was under the sentence judgment through sin and therefore none could be found worthy to atone for his brother's sin. John caught a glimpse of this; It is recorded for us in the Book of Revelation: "And no one In heaven or upon the earth or under the earth was able" (Phillips). John then says, "I began to weep bitterly." And who wouldn't. For how sad our plight would be had there not been One found that was worthy. Since neither God nor man could bridge the gap alone, they would do It together. God the Son laid aside the glories of heaven and though equal with the father, "counted Himself of no reputation," and was conceived by the power of tilt Holy Ghost in the virgin's womb, the creator becoming one of His creatures that He might woo them back to Himself. , One hymnist described the event of His birth in Bethlehem thus: "The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight." Another said, "Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled," At last a way to dissolve the long standing emnity between God and man had been found. We who believe In His birth, His life, His death and His resurrection and have come into a personal relation with God through Christ, know the Peace of which the angel spoke to the shepherds and the hymnist captured in the carol. Why shouldn't we be happy? Also: Personalized Wedding and Guest Books, Match Books Monogrommcd Playing Cards THE GAZETTE -TIMES HEPPNER March 30, 1883. The Heppner 189Y. consolidated eDruary id, HELEN E. SHERMAN Associate Publisher Single Copy 10 Cents. Published the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, Complete Line of PEDGOnAELIZED ANNIVERSARIES, COFFEE TIME. WELCOME, OTHERS FOR ANY OCCASION Chaff and Wes WHAT FINE talent our schools have in their music and drama departments! This Is apparent in the Christmas programs pre sented in the pre-holiday sea son. Heppner has had three excel lent programs this year to pro vide relaxing interludes for par ents in the busy days prior to Christmas and to provide an op portunity to see their children perform. The youngsters always do very well. It is evident, though, that the programs were not designed for relaxation for those behind the staging of them. Teachers and department heads spent many hectic hours of toil and prepar ation with the children. Mrs. Maurice (Janet) Groves brought some innovations here with the high school program done so beautifully in black lighting Tuesday night. It attrac ted a large crowd and included enchanting and clever panto mime scenes as well as drama, singing and dancing. Mrs. Groves worked day and night lor sev eral weeks on that program, and the production reflected the de tail work she had done. The stu dents themselves built the color ful sets. Programs and plays of her staging here are becoming known for the extra little touch es that add so much, and through them she brings out the talent in the young people with whom she works. The program for the lower grades continues to attract the largest crowd as parents delight in watching the youngsters in their "cute" ages. Mrs. Ola Mae Groshens' talent, and that of other teachers of the grade school, was evident in the Christ mas program Wednesday night. Think of the hours that go into the making of costumes, getting sets ready, and coordinating the musical scores of such programs. As always, the band plays an important part in the Christmas programs as it did this year. Arnold Melby has a big job with all the instrumental students in the upper grades and high i school under his direction. Their Christmas music adds to the spirit of the season. Undoubtedly, all those work ing in the school system on these programs get many com pliments, but we want to add this public word on behalf of the community. Mrs. Groves was worn to a frazzle when the high school program was over the other night. It was the first time that a variety program had been at tempted by the high school for Christmas, but it was such a fine success that the school just about has no other alternative but to continue next year. They'll probably have to find a bigger place than the multipurpose room to hold the crowd next time. THE HIGH school program took an unexpected turn at the end when the cast let fire on the audience with a bombardment of candv kisses, a unique delight, especially for the kdis in the audience. Only trouble was, the kisses felt like marbles when they hit. Apparently the cast was trying to get some of the candy far back into the crowd, but this took a pretty hard throw, and they soon had the audience ducking for cover . . . but the candy was good. IF A POLL were taken on the most popular single subject for publicity releases during the year, one of those ranking high on the list would be tips for preventing Christmas tree fires. We could just about fill one section of this newspaper on re leases that have been sent us on the subject from the Oregon State health department, the OSU extension service, insur ance companies, and others we can't recall at the moment. This happens every year, and somewhere tree fires happen every year. But if you haven't learned it yet, keep the tree moist and keep anything away from it that will cause it to ignite. APEtlHG for WEDDINGS Chatter Sherman THE ROD MURRAYS got their Christmas present early this year, on Friday, December 13! A new son arrived on that date, about which they are not in the least superstitious, and both mother and baby are fine. One of the early reports that came in, though, brought indications that this was more than the usual birth story. Someone pop ped in the office to tell us the boy weighed 12 pounds, 8 ounces. This would not be a new world's record by any means, but might be newsworthy just the same. In checking with Rod, we found that our informant had the pounds and ounces reversed 8 lb. 12 oz. This in itself is the record for the Murray child ren. "BONANZA" isn't the same any more since Orville Cutsforth reported that Garnet Barratt might be on the TV program. We wish the iudge in Arizona would get around to reading this column and send us the word true or false. On Sunday night, we were try ing to get caught up on a few things when the children rushed out excitedly saying, "He's on!" "Who's on?" "Mr. Barratt on TV." All make a mad dash for the television set. Face of old weaz ened cowpoke character filled the screen. "Is that him?" the children ask eagerly. "No, that's not him." Back we go about our busi ness. "Daddy! He's on now! Hurry!" We scramble around chairs and cut corners through the of fice, kitchen and dining room to get to the TV set again. "Noooo. that's not him." (Be gins to sound like Dick Shawn's old comedy routine). Back again. One more false alarm and the kids give up for this program, but chances are we'll be going through it again next Sunday night. Maybe one of these times, Garnet, garbed in a ten gallon hat, will sidle into a TV set near the Ponderosa, and we'll hear his familiar voice drawl, "Howdy, p'odner." TO THE EDITOR. . . To the Editor: I would like to make a correc tion to news items, "Firemen Practice as Historic House Goes Up in Flames." You stated the house was built by Henry Johnson many years ago, but it was built by Robert (Bob) Wills around the ,,ar.f 18QR.7 Tho Wills fnmilv. consisting of Robert and Phoebie Wills and their two sons, timer and Ruben lived there till Mr. Wills died a suicide. Mr. Wills was the carpenter contractor on the new court house. Vic Grosh en's father worked on the stone work. At that time, the Johnson family were living across the street from our big house on Water street, but moved to the Wills house shortly after the death of Mr. Wills, and had not lived there very long before the flood piled up a big stack of hay on the front porch. Mr. Johnson built a new house across Hin ton creek on lower Main street, but soon sold it and built one of the first houses on court house hill. I do not know who owns it now. Mr. Wills came from Lexing ton where he operated a store when that town was booming, trying to have the county seat located there. Then he came to Heppner and worked as a carp enter, but also operated a store on Main street. I think it was a clothing store, but he also carried a small stock of groceries. I used to play around that old house when they were building it. O. M. Yeager Castle Rock, Wn. Paul Jones Heads ASC Committee Recent ASC elections resulted in the reelection of Paul W. Jones as chairman of the Mor row ASC county committee. Farmers in each community elected committees to represent their areas in the administra tion of Federal Farm programs. The chairman of the nine com munities met on December 9 and elected the county committee for the calendar year 1964. The county committee administers all Federal Agricultural pro grams at the county level. In addition to reelecting Jones, Roy Partlow was also reelected. Each has served for the past four years. The third member elected was Orville Cutsforth, Jr. Alternate members elected were Hershal Townsend and Harold Camp bell. The acceptance of farm pro grams by farmers is influenced by the attitude of the county committee, whose members are considered farm leaders in the county and their selection im portant to all residents. Get restaurant euest cheeks and salesbooks. both carbonized and non-carbonized, at the Gazette-Times. Precautions Told To Prevent Fires At Holiday Time "Fire is no respector of holi days even the happiest one oi all, Christmas," states Doctor Richard H. Wilcox, Oregon State Health Officer. "Far more ser ious, the lives of children and parents alike are seriously en dangered by these fires. Every one interested in fire safety should make a special effort to remind people of the precautions they need to take." Fire statistics show that Christmas is a time to be more not less heedful of fire dan gers. Many of our traditional) Christmas customs trees, color ed lights, decorations. Yule logs in the fireplace add substan tially to a home's fire hazards. Sometimes a combination of active children and preoccupied parents brings the one moment of carelessness which is all that fire needs. For a fire-safe Christmas in your home, follow these rules: Trees: For a natural tree (fir spruce, pine), pick a firm-needled one, no bigger than you need the larger the tree the greater the hazard. Saw off the butt at an angle an inch or more above the original cut. Stand the tree in water until it is brought into the house, keep it in water until it goes out. Don't rely on chem ical coatings or solutions to "flameproof" your tree; none is truly effective. Support it well. Locate it away from radiators or fireplace, and never where it might block your escape in case of fire. Take it out of the house just as soon as possible after Christmas. Metal trees, for all practical purposes, won't burn but they conduct electricity. So use only indirect lighting; lighting strings on the tree may create a danger ous shock hazard. Plastci and metalized plastic trees will burn; use only ones clearly marked as made of slow burning materials. Those with built-in electrical systems should carry the Underwriters' Labor atories (UL) label to show they have been tested for electrical safety. Lights: Check lighting sets ior frayed wires, loose connections and broken sockets. Never use wax candles on or near the tree. Make sure tree and other in side decorative lights are turned off before retiring or leaving the house. For outdoor lighting, use only sets listed for outdoor use by the Underwriters' Labora tories. When setting up or ad justing keep power off to avoid shock hazard. Decorations: Use noncombus tible decorating materials (metal, glass, asbestos, etc.), where possible. If combustible ALWAYS FIRST QUALITY it- 11 JChristmas time . . . anytime! J 'COUNT ON PENNEY'SJ k & & FOR FIRST QUALITY I XllfVffl ' I and for ttie kind of 1 kJUMUl I I quality you're happy to own, I mw Wjl 'iJ if w ii iii m iiiimiw mi mi Comfort With Spnr lMlui- Warm Lining! Leisure luxury in sportshirts I M IWih s- Men like the comfort of leath- 0f cotton 'n Cupioni rayon VllWMWi'J er uPPers and soles- Plush with pocket embroidery and I l iJilV ' Acrilan acrylic pile lining! medium spread collar styling! im-: One-Shot Roscoe As Told By ORVILLE W. CUTSFORTH (Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of articles about Roscoe Cox, legendary Morrow county resident who died this year.) By ORVILLE CUTSFORTH About Old Roscoe, one shot Roscoe. You know, one time he was working for Bob Thompson, Old Roscoe and his two dogs. Old dogs were always with him. Bob took a couple of green herd ers and their green dogs and headed for Joseph to bring home a band of ewe lambs. "You know." said Roscoe, "he was going to bring them home with those green herders and i didn't think he could do it." So Roscoe says, "you better take me along. But Bob said, "You do what I have you doing. You finish that and I'll get along." Old Roscoe hurried and finish ed what he was doing and he worried about Bob and the green herders and that band of ewe lambs. It took him two days to finish what he was doing and he took his two dogs and struck out a foot over the mountains to meet Bob Thompson, the green herders, the green dogs and the ewe lambs. Well, he walked to meet those dogs and those sheep and he met that band of lambs at Enterprise, 12 miles from Joseph. It took him two days to walk the 120 miles. His dogs were foot sore, Roscoe wasn't, and the green herders were sure glad to see him. . Yep, Old Roscoe could do the impossible. like flocking be sure they are "flameproofed." Untreated cotton batting, polystryrene foam and paper ignite easily, burn inten sely. Don't use polystyrene foam for candle holders or for table or mantle decorations where wax candles are also used. Wrappings: Dispose of gift wrappings promptly. Don't burn them in the fireplace. And: Watch your smoking hab its around the tree a lighted cigarette or match can start it burning. Most of all, plan in ad vance escape routes and other actions needed for the life safety of your family in case of fire. Looking for mimeograph sten cils? The Gazette-Times has them for sale, including special church bulletin style. Open This Friday Night Until 8 p.m. m mm II tm -KWMafBwrjfTOW iwnnnrMm mmmr mm mm mm mil lr TTTiii n jSKSsaw h mm mm mm mm Adonna Slips! Brisht g ft idea! Delicate nylon tricot slips . . . prettily trimmed, wash beautifully 3 ?8 Rhea Grange Honors William Bergstroms Potluck supper followed the regular monthly meeting of the Rhea Creek grange held at the grange hall Friday night. During the evening members having birthdays in the past four months were honored. Mr. and Mrs. William Bergstrom, who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary, were also compli mented at the meeting. The grange Christmas party will be held December 21, at the grange hall with a potluck supper, program and gift ex change. The HEC women will meet at the hall in the afternoon (De cember 21) to decorate for the party and hold their December meeting. COMMUNITY BILLBOARD Coming Events Heppner High Basketball Heppner vs. Condon High school. Friday, Dec. 20, New High school gym. Jayvee game, 6:30 p.m. Varsity game, 8:15 p.m. Support the Mustangs!! COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Combined church choirs. Sunday, December 22, 3 p.m. High school multipurpose room. SKIING AT ARBUCKLE S" to 20" packed snow on hill. Tow operating Saturday, Sun day. Skiing hours, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. SEASON'S GREETINGS Our wish to everyone A very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year! SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-9625 Heppner estions Bulky Knits! Specially priced! Fine Shet land wool 'n mohair in pop ular styles 'n pastel tones! 788 .'; V " .r-v .? w w "-ur .;a .Th '
