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Church Women Elect Officers; Grange Makes Improvements By KATHERINE LINDSTROM IONE Officers elected for the coming year at the Maranatha club meeting at the home of Mrs. E. M. Baker last Thursday were Mrs. Alfred Nelson, Jr., as chairman; Mrs. Kenneth Smouse as vice chairman; and Mrs. Os car Lundell as secretary. Devotions, "Understanding Our Community" were led by Mrs. Omar Rietmann. She mentioned how our changing society affec ted our community, of its effect on family life, and the result of mob rule. Her final point was a question, "Do we have the best church in town? If not, why not?" She did not have reference to the building. The program, "Racial Justice," was given by Mrs. Dale Ray. Guests present were Mrs. Lee Palmer and Mrs. Wesley Smith. The Maranathas are sponsor ing the annual Mother-Daughter Tea on May 2 at the social rooms of the United Church of Christ from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All com munity ladies and daughters are invited. A program will be given during the tea hours. Grange Makes Improvements Willows Grange will meet on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. The program will begin at 9:00 p.m. with two numbers by the high school band, slides and movies of water skiing, and a talk by Scott McMurdo, bio-chemist from Corvallis. About 25 persons en joyed the potluck dinner served by the ladies of the Grange on Sunday, while the men finished the work on the basement. Mem bers are invited to come and see the newly finished basement. An added dining room, cloak room and stair landing are improve ments. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barnett of Portland were week-end guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barnett. Also visiting the Bar netts on Saturday was another son, Paul, of Gresham and his friend Larry Cook, who were here on business. Mrs. John Clerf and children left on Sunday for their home at Kititat, Wn., after spending most of the week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Schaffer at Cecil. While here, Mrs. Clerf visited in Pendleton on Thursday with relatives and with her uncle, Charles Hynd, who is a patient in a hospital there. She and Mrs. Robert Jep sen also attended a shower for a former classmate of Mrs. Jep sen in Pendleton, who lost many of her belongings in the Alaskan earthauake. Mrs. Roberts Breaks Hip Mrs. Walter G. Roberts had the misfortune to break her hip on Friday evening at the home of her sister-in-law and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Engelman and family. He took her to the hos pital in Heppner and she under went surgery on Saturday. Mrs. Roberts retired as postmaster of the lone office last fall after many years of service. The Junior class held a suc cessful "Grubbies Dance" Satur day evening at the school cafe torium. The lone Dance club sponsored a dancing party following the classes on Saturday evening at the Legion Hall. The lessons are concluded until fall. The Dance club has tentatively set May 2 as the date for the next dancing party. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Petty john, Sr., were chairmen of the refreshment committee and were assisted by eight other couples. A large crowd attended. Mrs. Gene Rietmann gave -an interesting review of "The Music Man" by Meredith Wilson at the Topic Club meeting on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Verner Troedson. Mrs. David Baker played selected recordings from the musical during the re view. As a benefit for the Pub lic Library the club members are sponsoring a dinner to be held at the cafetorium from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, May 3. Guests present at the meeting were Mrs. Arthur Craw ford, Mrs. Georgia Brewster, and Mrs. George Griffith. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Lind strom attended a dinner and re ception on Saturday evening at Wasco honoring Mrs. Lawrence Kaseberg, Grand chaplain of the Grand Chapter of Oregon OES. The Home Economics club will meet at the home of Mrs. W. C. Crawford on Friday, April 17. This was previously announ ced for the home of Mrs. W. C. Heliker, so members are asked to note the correction. Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Rankin were overnight guests of his sis ter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nelson, on Wednesday. They were returning to their home in Salem from Pullman, Wn., where he attended a shon veterinary course. Mrs. E. J. Akers nad Danny spent Saturday and Sunday vis iting in Yakima. Service Calls Relatives, Friends Out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral ser vices for Sarah M. Aldrich on Wednesday, April 8, included her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Aldrich of Seattle, Wn., Mrs. Tressie Aldrich of Seattle, Mrs. Bessie Raines and Mrs. Helen Nichols of Red- i f it smK iM-rgmk. Let's talk about you and your yields, and the Shell NH3 Service I specialize in. The three are tied together because Shell NH3 Service has helped many growers like you improve their yields and profits through . proper fertilization. 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Miss Jeri Abken of Kennewick, Wn., was a houseguest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nel son, Jr., and family from Thurs day to Sunday. Miss Helen Salter of Sanatar ium, Calif., is visiting her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Salter and other relatives, while con valescing from a back injury. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gorger and two little girls left on Sunday for Pendleton, after spending the week-end here visi ting his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. David Baker, and fam ily. They will visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gorger in Pendleton, before returning to their home in Honolulu. Mrs. Gil Lujan was guest of honor at a "Diaper Party" on Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Carol Miller. After the gifts were presented to the honoree, the following guests enjoyed cof fee cake and coffee: Mrs. Arnie Hedman, Mrs. Robert Jepsen, Mrs. Arthur Llndstrom, Mrs. Pete Cannon, Mrs. Ray Boyce, Mrs. Gene Harryman, Mrs. Gene Riet mann, and Mrs. Gene Dockter. Several women from the United Church of Christ attended the Women's Fellowship of the Mid-Columbia Associat ion at Ingle Chapel in Milton-Free-water for the spring meeting. Those attending the all-day meeting on Monday were Mrs. E. M. Baker, Mrs. Omar Riet mann, Mrs. Walter B. Crowell, Mrs. Milton Morgan, Mrs. Robert Jepsen and Mrs. Wesley Smith and Barbara Ann. Mrs. Ramond Lundell brought Mr. Lundell home from Pioneer Memorial hospital on Monday, where he had been confined for more than a week with his back in traction. Mrs. Lee Palmer entertained on Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs.. Harojd Sherer. Those at tending the birthday party were Mrs. Gottfried Hermann, Mrs. Clell Rea, Mrs. Dale Ray, Mrs. Paul Pettyjohn, Sr., Mrs. Dick Sherer, Mrs. Marion Palmer, and Mrs. Garry Tullis. Mrs. Eldon Tucker received high score, Mrs. E. R. Lundell received low, and Mrs. Al Marick won the 300 pinochle at the card party sponsored by the Rainbow Girls on Saturday afternoon at the Masonic hall. Those winning prizes in bridge were Eulenna Corley, high; Mrs. James Lind say, low; and 100 honors was won by Mrs. Charles O'Connor. Mrs. John Clerf, Jr., received the door prize. At the Rainbow Assembly No. 89 meeting on Tuesday night the girls decided to entertain the Masonic fathers at a banquet, program and meeting on Tues day, April 21. Sale To Aid Alaska Relief The Legion Auxiliary is spon soring a traveling food sale on Saturday morning, April 18. Pro ceeds will go to the relief of Alaskan earthquake victims and child welfare in Alaska. This is a state-wide project and the sponsors hope for a financial success. Wives of Legionnaires as well as Auxiliary members are asked to contribute food to bring it to the Legion hall be tween 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. Sat urday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Lind strom returned on Friday from Portland, where they had been for several days for medical at tention. A Children's Day service will THEW ' lip HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, April 16, 1964 Sec. 2-4 pages We Will Deliver Your Processed Meat VaL O Of Charge WyS Heppner, Lexington lone. WHOLESALE MEATS CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING SCHEDULE: Hogs Tuesday Cattle Wed., Thurs. Sheep Any Day Follett Meat Co. Hermiston, Oregon Ph. JO 7-6651 On Hermiston-McNarr Highway be held at the United Church of Christ on Sunday, April 19, during the regular worship hour at 11:00 a.m. Following the ser vice a coffee hour will be held on the church lawn, weather per mitting, for the benfeit of the Vacation Church school to be held June 8 through 12. Teachers are still needed for classes for vacation school and it is hoped volunteers will contact Mrs. James Barnett, chairman. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Crabtree went to Walla Walla Sunday to meet their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McCabe of Colfax, Wn. Their grandsons, who have been visit iting here, went home with their parents. Miss Michelle Kay Morrison, sophomore at Oregon State was entertained at luncheon last Tuesday by the Beavers. She was presented a lovely diamond ring as her gift from Sport magazine. Miss Morrison was chosen Cam pus Queen by the readers of the magazine in the 13th annual contest sponsored by them. It is the first time a coed from OSU has won. Jean Saubert, the Olympic Medal winner, was also a guest at the luncheon. PTA Officers Chosen Mrs. H. R. Krebs was elected president of the lone PTA on Wednesday evening during the meeting at the school cafetorium. Carol Miller was elected vice president and Mrs. Ernest Chris topherson was chosen secretary- li rap f.mi DR. S. SPENCE MEIGHAN, who is studying leukemia trends under a grant from the American Cancer Society's Oregon division, uses a blackboard to explain some of his findings to date. Oregon' incidence is 4.S cases per 100,000 population per year, he said. treasurer. Considerable discus- singers from Arlington High sion was held regarding the school. Bob DeSpain, a former merits of PTA. Entertainment student here, was in the group, was furnished by a group of Mrs. Dennis E. Swanson and Bucs Blast Cards In Friday Match Riverside's Pirates collected their first league win of the year Friday at Boardman as they belt ed the lone Cardinals, 10-0, in a five-inning baseball contest. Riverside connected for eight runs in the first inning of the contest on eight hits. Chester Philips and Dick Skoubo each hit two singles in the inning as the Pirates batted a round. Mike McCoy got the biggest hit of the inning as he blasted a triple. Following the big first inning, the Bucs brought home a run in each of the next two frames, lone 000 00 0 2 6 Riverside 811 Ox 10 10 1 Ball and Halvorsen; Skoubo and S. Partlow. two children arrived on Tuesday from Fort Bragg, N. C, to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Swanson. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Kenneth Turner of Lex ington, flew to Las Vegas to meet her and accompany her the rest of the way to lone. Mrs. Swan son will leave the first part of June to join her husband, First Lieutenant Swanson, who is sta tioned at Sembach, Air Force Base, Germany. They plan to be there about three years. He is with the 1st Air Commando Wing. Mr. and Mrs. Dockter of Rup ert, Ida., arrived on Friday for a visit at the home of their daughter-in-law and son, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dockter, and to get acquainted with their new granddaughter. Boxboard for making signs and decorations at the Gazette-Times, available in white and colors. 5th ANNUAL HEPPNER WRANGLERS SPRING MEET COT WW TWO GO-ROUNDS O JR. 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