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Busy Month Ahead For Local Granges By CATHERINE LINDSTROM IONE Members of Willows Grange, Wheat League, and Farmer's Union of Morrow coun ty were guests on January 7 at a Farm Bureau meeting at Lex ington, where all four organi zations were in accord regarding a farm program under Federal guidance. The month of February is an other month of Grange activity and entertainment. On February 9 the Lions club will hold a meeting at the hall, with the members of Beta Omega Sorority serving the dinner in the even ing. On January 3 the Home Ec club will hold a conference at Stefani's with the county chairman, Mrs. E. C. Heliker, in charge. The district chairman, Mrs. Wychoff of Wallowa coun ty, will be present to give in structions. The next meeting of Willows Grange will be held on February 16 at which time the Grange will celebrate its 38th birthday. Twenty-five year pins will be given to several members. Spec ial recognition will be tendered the past masters, who will be introduced. All members are ex tended a special invitation to be present for the birthday party. Potluck dinner will be served at noon followed by regular busi ness meeting and program. The ladies of the HEC will serve the banquet for the Elks annual in Heppner on February 22. Work on finishing the base ment, which was hoped to be completed in January, was held up waiting the services of an electrician to do some needed wiring. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Crab tree re turned from Salem, where they had taken Mrs. ' Crabt r e e ' s mother, Mrs. Blanche Scheelar, home after an extended visit here. Mr. and Mrs. William Gelinas and son also accom panied them. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heimbigner spent Saturday in Portland and attended the indoor track meet at the Memorial Coliseum. Last week-end they were in Eugene to visit their daughter, Linda, and to attend two gymnastic meets. They also visited the Ore gon State campus enroute home. Mrs. I. W. Ashurst is a patient in a Pendleton hospital, follow ing major surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Lind strom and son, Stephen and Dick Hynd spent Saturday in Corval lis attending open house for high school seniors and their parents at Oregon State Univer sity. They were accompanied as far as Portland by Mr. Lind strom's sister, Mrs. Frank Helina of Seattle, who has been spend ing the past week in lone. Chris tina Lindstrom visited in Port land at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Dwight Haugen and fam ily and attended the stage show "Sound of Music" Saturday af ternoon with her cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holtz spent Saturday and Sunday in Portland on a business and pleasure trip. Timmy stayed with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holtz. Roland Ekstrom arrived home on Tuesday from Boise Junior college to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ekstrom, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Crutcher of Gresham returned to their home on Saturday after spending a week here following the death of her mother, Mrs. O. E. Lindstrom. Tuesday, Feb. II Beginning at 10:30 A.M. LEXINGTON GRANGE HALL Election of Officers Co-op Biddies Homecraft and Art Demonstration Exhibit Door Prizes Free Dinner at Noon Served By Lexington H.E.C. ALL MEMBERS URGED TO ATTEND Girl Born To Ivan Akers Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Akers of Yakima, Wn., are the parents of a baby girl born January 21. She weighed 8 lb., 7 oz. and has been named Rebekah Mane, Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Akers of lone and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cobb of Seattle: Mrs. Cecil Lutkins was called to Martinez, Calif., on Saturday due to the serious illness of her brother, Frank Barlow. Word was received by Mr. Lutkins on Tues day that Mr. Barlow has died as the result of a stroke. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Akers and Danny left for Portland Tues day, where Danny will receive a medical check-up. They were accompanied by the Aker's small granddaughter, Kimmy Martin, who has been visiting here for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Berg strom drove to Portland on Tues day. They will bring home his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Berg strom, who were visiting in the city, when Mr. Bergstrom be came ill and spent four days hospitalized with pneumonia. The lone Dancing club will hold a February dance on Sat urday night beginning immed iately after the basketball game here with Weston. Mr. and Mrs. Don Linnell were accidentally left off the list of January host esses. Mrs. Alfred Nelson, Jr., who has been ill with a severe back ailment, returned from a Pendle ton hospital on last Tuesday. Mrs. Victor Rietmann went to Kennewick on Friday to vis't her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rhode. On Sat urday they all went to Portland for a few days shopping. They also attended the stage show "The Sound of Music" Saturday evening. Reading Class is Offered With the beginning of the new semester, eighteen high school students from all classes enrolled in the Science Research Assoc iates reading improvement pro gram. Students of average and below-average reading ability are encouraged to take the course, which increases their reading ability in speed and comprehension and also word attack. Classes will be for 35 minutes daily for six weeks. The Friendship club of Cecil met at the home of Mrs. Henry Krebs last Wednesday afternoon. Eleven members enjoyed playing Yahtzee after which refresh ments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Akers are in Yakima, Wn., where Mr. Akers underwent surgery last Friday. Oscar Lundell is home from the hospital in Walla Walla, where he had major surgery 10 days ago. He is out and getting along very well. Mrs. Lundell accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Gar land Swanson, who drove to Walla Walla on Wednesday to bring him home. Mr. and Mrs. Merv Thomas of Kent, Wn were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Krebs. Shower Honors Mrs. Dockter Mrs. Harold Holtz was hostess for a Dink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Clarence Holtz on Wednesday evening honoring Mrs. Gene Dockter. Games were played and Mrs. Gene Harryman received the door prize. Other guests who enjoyed the even ing were Mrs. Bob Webb of Heppner, Mrs. John Grant Sr., Mrs. John Grant Jr. and Mrs. Oliver Knerr of Hermiston, Mrs. Cecil Thome, Mrs. Wallace Mat thews, Mrs. Gil Lujan, Mrs. Lind- Lexington Oil Co-op MEETING THE GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, January 30, 1964 say Kincaid, Mrs. Clarence Holtz, Mrs. Carol Miller, Mrs. Harry man, and the honoree and hos tess. The Social Club held a very successful card party at the Ma sonic Hall last Wednesday even ing. Ten tables of pinochle and bridge were in play. Prizes were won in bridge by Mrs. Herbert Ekstrom, Jr., Mrs. Walter Jacobs, Mrs. Ewing Hynd, Mr. Fortner of Boardman and Herbert Ek strom, Jr. Pinochle winners for the ladies were Mrs. Roland Bergstrom, Mrs. Leonard Herrick and Mrs. Keith Rea; and for the men Earl Morgan, Roy W. Lind strom, and Leonard Herrick. Omar Rietmann received the door prize. Refreshments were served downstairs by Mrs. Lewis Halvorsen and Mrs. James Bar nett. Hummels Welcome Son Mr. and Mrs. Errett E. Hum mel, Jr., of Portland are the par ents of a baby boy born Jan uary 14. He has been named Errett III and is the first grand child of Mr. and Mrs. Errett E. Hummel, Sr., former residents of lone. Mr. and Mrs. Garland Swanson and son Jim spent the week-end in Corvallis, where Jim com peted in the Elks Grade School Free Throw Basketball contest at Gill Coliseum Saturday after niAn Tim uac Morrow county urinnof fill tho WAV hniM! theV stopped in Salem and visited relatives. CirMnv mnrntnp was YOUth Sunday at the United Church of Christ. The ionowing young people took part in the morn Susan Lind strom, Bonnie Hynd, Deniece and Berniece Matthews, Jim jacuos, and Robert Emert. Next Sunday at church school a pre-lenten film will be shown all upper grade students and high school members in preparation for the Lenten season. Mr. and Mrs. William uennas spent Friday in Portland, where he was lnvesugaxing a new yuo ition. , , Mr. and Mrs. Hershall Town send spent Saturday at Pilot Rock visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Portschy, and they all returned to the Townsend home for the week-end. The Portschys returned home Monday. Open Membership. New Addition Sought by Church At the annual meeting of the United Church of Christ the vntprl tn aPPPDt the statement of open membership enrollment ana it was Mgncu and forwarded to the state office. The statement reads as follows: "The lone United Church of Christ officially declares by vote of membership that it's member ship is open to all persons, who accept the obligation of mem bership in the chruch of Jesus Christ without restrictions as to race, class, or ethic background." Various annual reports were made and the building commit tee, under the chairmanship of Bill Rietmann, recommen d e d that three new classrooms be built with two lavatories on the present church property at a cost of about $11,000. The report was accepted and the committee is to continue its work. The board of trustees announced that a new copy card sign for the front of the church is being construc ted by Art and Roy Lindstrom, that a new fire escape has been built from the main sanctuary, and that a work day would be held on January 24 and 25. There is an average attendance of 91 in the church school each Sun day. Thirteen new members were accepted: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Harryman, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Herrick, Mr. and Mrs. Carol Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lind strom, Mrs. Eulenna Corley, Mrs. Lee Palmer, Mrs. Paul Petty john Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riet mann. During the work day on Fri day and Saturday eighteen mem bers assisted in building a closet for the choir robes, painting the fire escape and steps, and doing other odd jobs. New 4-H Projects To Be Explained Before Council The idea of having different leaders explain the new 4-H projects at coming 4-H council meeting was suggested at the leader gathering on January 23 at the N. C. Anderson home, Heppner. "New leaders do not feci a part of our council and need encouragement to attend," ex plains Deane Graves, 4-H Coun cil president, "so perhaps this method might help." It was announced that Dean Wimmer, Oregon's IFYE to Northern Ireland, will be in the county March 13 and 14. He will be the main speaker of the 4-H leaders banquet to be held at the Rhea Creek grange hall on March 14. Suggestion was made by Es ther Kirmis, Morrow county ex tension agent, for a "Money Management" day for 4-H mem bers in the spring. Leaders ac cepted this proposal. She also announced that Ar leta McCabe of lone, and Dale Van Blokland of Heppner will represent Morrow county at the Oregon 4-H conference in Salem on February 16-18. The next meeting will be Feb ruary 27 at the Heppner Fair Annex. Floyd Jones, local 4-H horse leader, will explain the 4-H horse program, according to Graves. Portland YOUR HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY SHERATON MOTOR INN LLOYD CENTER 2 SQUARE BLOCKS OF FREE PARKING 3 DELIGHTFUL Restaurants Promenade Dining Room Kon -Tiki Polynesian Restaurant Alaskan Lounge A in . W ROOMS 1 " f STARTING : $7.85 Children l under 12 , i SHERATON MOTOR INN LLOYD CENTER PORTLAND ; AT8 61lT" Sec. 2-4 pages John Bryson, 82, Dies January 27 John Huston Bryson, a long time resident of lone, died Mon day, January 2, at Pioneer Mem orial hospital after a short ill ness. He was born in Kansas on October 17, 1881, and moved to lone about 1906. Funeral services will be Fri day, January 31, at the lone United Church of Christ with the Rev Walter Crowell officiating. Interment will be in the lone Cemetery. Mr. Bryson was a well driller for a time and then operated the lone Livery Stable. Following this he had a garage which he operated until 1919. After a short while in Portland he returned to lone and was the mechanic in the Independent Garage for many years. After the complet ion of the new gymnasium and swimming pool at the school, he was the custodian of the build ings and school bus driver until his retirement. He also served on the city council for many years. On March 4, 1908, Mr. Bryson married Violet Wood of lone, who died January 13, 1952. He is survived by his son Huston of lone and several nieces and nephews. Another son, John Francis, died in November, 1938. iTA USDA Good Beef CHUCK HILL'S ROUND-UP BRAND OLD FASHIONED FRANKS PTTTsnnnv A11 Varielies PILLSBURY Except Angel Food CAKE iUilKES - - - 3 for $1 r-flfllf Dundee State Fair dogor APPLE" H0T CAT FOOD SAUCE SAUCE 1 LB. CANS 303 CANS 8 OZ. SIZE 8 for $1 g fo, 89 6 for 49c CELLO CARROTS OREGON DESCHUTES NO. 1 POTATOES Prices Good Friday and Saturday, Jan. core? mm MARK 111 N. Court Four Take Top Honors At lone High School Four students at lone High school achieved a perfect 4.0 av erage to take honor roll honors for the first semester of scholas tic work, according to the list released this week by Gene Harryman, principal. Three seniors, Tom Heimbig ner, Arleta McCabe and Judy Sherer, and one junior, Cheryl Lundell, attained 4.0 grade point averages. Complete list includes seniors', Tom Heimbigner, Arleta Mc Cabe and Judy Sherer, all 4.0; Merrie Jo Morrison, 3.00; Steve Lindstrom, 3.60; Cheryl Corley, 3.50, Barbara Bishop, 3.33. Jun iors are: Cheryl Lundell, 4.0; Sidney Zinter, 3.33. Sophomores are Cherilyn Smouse, 3.83, and Karen Hams, 3.83. Freshmen arc: Berniece Matthews, 3.66; Den iece Matthews, 3.66, and Karen Nelson, 3.G0. Honorable mention for the first semester went to seniors: Cher olyn Benson, 3.16, and Dolores Emert, 3.00; junior: Lee O'Con nor, 3.00; sophomore: Mark Halvorsen, 3.20, and freshmen: Bonnie Hynd, 3.16, and Jerry Stefani, 3.00. Seniors again topped the classes for 2nd nine weeks Clothing Club Meets The Ruralettes 4-H -club mot on January 16 at the home of Carley and Shauna Bergstrom. Roll call was answered by each one telling why they selected the color they did for their skirts. Then we practiced sewing in a hem by hand. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Roland Bergstrom. Visitors present were Mrs. Louis Carlson and Mrs. Sid Zin ter. Julie Zinter, reporter Money receipt- books In dupli cate and triplicate are on sale at the Gazette-Times. ROAST - - COURT STREET HOME CURED 2 Lb. Pkg. 75c 1 LB. BAGS 2 for 25 10 LB. BAG 43 FREE PARKING honors. Listed were Tom Heim bigner, 4.0; Arleta McCabe, 4.0; Judy Sherer, 4.0; Cheryl Corley, 3.80; Steve Lindstrom, 3.60; Merrie Jo Morrison, 3.40, and Barbara Bishop, 3.33. Juniors were: Cheryl Lundell, 3.80, and Sidney Zinter, 3.33. Sophomores were: Cherilyn Smouse, 3.83, and Karen Hams, 3.50. Freshmen were: Berniece Matthews, 3.50; Deniece Matthews, 3.50, and Karen Nelson, 3.33. Receiving honorable mention were seniors: Dick Hynd, 3.16; Dolores Emert, 3.16, and Chero lyn Benson, 3.00. Sophomores was Mark Halvorsen, 3.00, and freshmen were Bonnie Hynd, 3.16, and Jerry Stefani, 3.00. Worship Instruments Dedicated at Service LEXINGTON Dedication ser vices were held at the Lexington Christian church on Sunday morning, January 26, for some instruments of service, recently given the church through the efforts of the Women's Fellow ship group, and as memorials from relatives and friends. Included were a pulpit lamp, given In memory of Arthur Lee Hunt, and a communion service with extra serving tray, given in memory of W. E. or "Ted" Mc Millan, as he was better known to his many friends, and the late Miss Iris Miller. Miss Miller sister of Mrs. Norma Marquardt, had made her home in Lexing ton for several years. The services were conducted by the Rev. Earl Soward, assisted by the congregation. For the first time the recently organized choir honored the members with a special number. The majority of the choir consists of members of the high school and junior high class with the help of a few older members. The congre gation voiced its appreciation and desire that the group would be able to continue. 49 Lb BACON 53c lb. Sunlrisf fancies 2 LBS. FOR 25 31 and Feb. 1 Ph. 676-9643