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GAZETTE-TIMES
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The Heppner Gazette establUhrd March 30, 1KS3. The Heppner
Tmf -tabllhed November 11 17. Consolidated February 1
1912.
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WESLEY A. SHERMAN
Editor and FublUhat
HELEN E. SHERMAN
Associate Publish!
Subscription Rates: $4.30 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published
Every Thursday and Entered at the rost Office at lirppnrr. Oregon,
as Second Clasa Matter.
Chaff and Chatter
Wes Sherman
WE WONPEH what aurprlea'ene to Influence-their fair Judii
are In store fur the audtencea ment of awar.lm the hU-e on
who will attend the Heppnerllhe basis of the team with the
High Junior riaas plav. i.re-n l bent record, Nevenhelewi, It
IT LOOKS AS If the CuHte.
Time I it nilnij to hae ti plk
an All AnieiU-an team If for no
ether reakoiv than In Ket Itulil
on an All American eleven. It l
kind of Ironic luw he haa been
l.to4- after hit ktroni! play
ani defensive leadership for Ihe
li.Mem all )ear. Iuk a pick
ed for the mhihuI team on de.
Ien on All Coast, hut shucks,
lie miii-Iv should have been on
the first team.
The Hummel Report
On the face of It. Dr. Errett Hummers recommendation
for a alt midway between Boardman and Irrlgon for the River
aide school might aeem to be a compromise aolution designed
neither to hurt nor enhance either of the two communities.
Any such conclusion. It seems to us. would do an Injustice
to the professional Integrity of Dr. Hummel. When he took the
task of making the impartial study of the situation In the
northern part of the county, he made it clear that one thing
would be paramount In his mind the education of the students
In the area to be served.
His decision, which has been accepted by the board of
directors, seems entirely logical, sound and true to his an
nounced purpose; so much so. In fact, that it now seems strange
that the problem loomed so big for the past three years. The
proposal for a Junior-senior high school, with grades 7 to 12, has
understandable merit In our county of light population, since
it would bring more students under one roof with the con
sequent advantage of being able to offer a broader and better
educational program for those attending the school.
His recommendation that each city have a school for grades
one through six would mean that the small youngsters would
be provided education without need for transportation for long
distances. Each community would have a school of its own
that would fill the role as a local center.
It is only natural that there would be some disappoint
ment In each of the cities in not obtaining, or in losing, the
high school, whichever the case may be. However, when Dr.
Hummel presented his report at the school board meeting
recently, his reasons quite obviously were pointed towards
the welfare of the students in the area, and it is pretty hard to
argue with such reasoning when the school district is organized
for the education of children.
His recommendation brings up some new concepts here,
such as the trend towards junior high schools in the county; and
it broaches some new problems, the first apparent one being
the question, "Can the district finance construction of the new
Riverside school and the six-year elementary school In Board
man with the some $900,000 it will have available?"
Supt David Potter believes that this will come very close
to doing the Job, but when it comes to construction, no one can
be fully certain until specifications have been drawn and bids
are in.
It was interesting to see reaction of those from the north 'end
in attendance at Dr. Hummel's report meeting. Most were In
accord with his recommendation. In fact, he was given a hearty
round of applause which recognized a thorough and pain
staking job. His comment that all Morrow people must recog
nize that they have common interests and must work together
as one community is certainly appropriate and goes much
broader than just in the county's educational system. It is a
good theme to remember from now on. At the same time
it is hoped that those involved will forget any controversy that
might have aroused animosities over the location of the
school.
Dr. Hummel's complete report, embracing 103 typewritten
pages, is quite an amazing document considering the short
time he had to prepare it He has made what appears to be
an exhaustive study of the entire district and the report is
considerably broader than many had expected it would be.
The educator points out, however, that a problem such as
the location of the Riverside school has an interrelation to
concepts throughout the entire district; hence, when a recom
mendation is made on such a problem, it necessarily has a
correlation to the whole system.
Dr. Hummel's report will give the district some real meat
to chew on for a long time to come. It was made clear when
the report was accepted that this did not mean that all the
individual recommendations are being approved by the direc
tors. This just could not be possible. There are too many ramifi
cations that require stringent study.
The least that can be said for the report in. general is that
it does give a good objective look at the county's educational
system by an impartial professional person. It thereby sets up
a proposed general course that could be used as a guide for
future development to the extent that the district finds the
recommendations feasible. Dr. Hummel's frank and forthright
method of presenting it was refreshing.
night? In the pant few years.
the drama department, under
Ihe direction of Mr, Janet
(roves, haa always nad some
delightful or novel surprise for
tho attending the plays aome
innovation that was striking,
uch a the black lighting of
the Chrintmas program last year.
rrom tne sound oi tne ad
vance Publicity on X.reen
Valley" this will probably be the
beat of all. Indications are that
the properties will be quite In
genious and right down the
alley for Mrs. Groves and her
interested students. The fantaay
typ production offers all sorts
of fascinating possibilities.
Our guess is that those who
do not attend the plav either
Friday or Saturday night will
miss an outstanding production.
The lleppner High drama de
partment takes a back aeat to
none when It comes to staging
plays. Local people don't have
to attend piaya purely aa a
matter of obligation or courtesy;
they can be assured of first clau
entertainment here.
would be Interesting to know
lukt how the vote went. It prob
ablv Is pretty well acknowledged
that mot of the California
schools voted for CSC. The walla
WOL'LP.NT IT BE great no If
lhoM Southern Callfomlau
could be big enough and gen
erous enough to throw v
their crying towels ami give OSU
a (treat welcome to tne aouui
TO THE
EDITOR. . .
from the southern part of thelt r (h m, jK mHl (J ,h
mate ran almot be heard In
Oregon without benefit of radio
trarurniulon.
auuad that haa been rruMeii to
represent their conference? I
vou think they'll do It? We'll
CERTAINLY by far and away
the biggest surprise of the
week was OSU's selection for the
Rose Bowl after everyone had
it figured that if Southern Cal
did well against Notre Dame, the
choice would go their way. USC
did better than make a good
showing; It won. The surprise
In any event. Morrow county u.ii UVtn rvnlcal. re
Is now assured of having rep. ; memberlng the last time OSU
resentatlv In the Rom Bowl i th UmI Th ralir.ntiia
with Dick Ruhl as co captain of papers performed abysmally at
the Beavers. Those fans who tor (ru boas era were defeated In
can't get to Pasadena for tha lr,t one. Our position U that
New Year'a event will have their thrv ar a hunch of crv babies
eyes glued to their TV set, down there. Jut watch the rabid
Ruhl a work through the ear f.n. on - t.-vlvt iro football
has had the local populace game when any little thing
aooui ousun iis nuuonn wunigoes against them.
ail year, ana neil cue a upift'.t, u i-c u
performance In the Bowl. nuon-rt Wtn.Uv mornlii as
saving Oregon Slate has a fine
DICK'S WIFE. Susie, gained a team and la a fine choice. I.'e
lot of publicity when news- tald that he would be fully be-
papers railed for reaction from hind them. That's typical of
Ruhl after the team's selection John McKay,
for the Bowl. At It happened. But he has some Oregonian
uick was out wun Hooker asn- blood In him. having been bad;.
Ington rounding up some of the fu.j coach for the U of O for
rest of the players to share the a number of years. It seems to
moments of exultation, and u that McKay exemplifies the!
susie turnea out to oe a apoKes- kind ef spirit that a coach
man. Her comments went out on should show, lie knows the game.
the AP wire. has a sene of good sportsman-
She was quoted as saying that ship, and a real sense of humor.
Dick was "happier than happy.- . v the wav. he's one of the
We happened to be In Eugene after-dinner speakers wee
Monday and found the Puck par- ever neara ana win never lorgei
was that the AAUW faculty rep-1 Beavers now on the theory that h told at a dinner meeting l.i
resentatives didn t allow the they had a good team and a
power politics" of the confer-better record than t'SC
To ihe Editor:
My letters to the Cactle
Times containing Ihe name of
tome of Ihe old timer, with the
amount of the iroerty tae
thev mI1 nvnu.l to Intrii'M
quite a few people from the let
ter I have received. Even mv
brothers and slater have been
sending me name. Following Is
another list of names i.f pioneers
who paid taea some year Ih
fore the lleppner flood: Henry
Welch. Ulitt A. W. Wright, f I.
11; W. II Yerkea. $1 7S; Pavld
Baker, f I.Otf; Jarne M. Ilamblet.
$1,155: C. K. Holland, $1,413;
John Jordan. W.IW; H (J. Slurry.
S1HO; II M Thornton. SJ1M0;
Robert ( Will, $1,470; R. K. Wll-
mot. $1,015; J. 1- Ayem. $l.Vtt;
W. A Aver. $1 M; Jerry Hro.
nan. U.6t.; C. It Calea, $.1.2.15;
Charles Cunnunghame, $IJV10;
Ed. F. Pv. $5,351; James Paugh
erty. W.010; B. V. Paugherty. $-.
aJ; W. M Dougta. 4.; Hen
rv Jon IJ'ksi): W. Avers. $-t..
i'v.10; Felix Johnson. 1.1.371: Mra
E. Kllcun. $-H: Walter Kllcuo,
$li; Joe iAickman. $3ri5; M.
B. Mann. $3.3); J4tn Molallv.
$l.0ri; John Marshall, $3tkrt;
Towns Mathews. $J.Niii: Hugh
Field. $3.51)0: J M. Waddcll. $1..
130; Davis A Burgovne. $l."0;
William I'enland. $I.Vnm
Next letter .there will be more
names of "old timer" that I
know many Morrow county
tieople will still remember, but
they will have to be up In their
years to do so.
Sincerely.
O. M. Yeager
Box 47i
Catle Rock. Wash.
!'.ll
To Attend Meet
I ton Turner. j-lngloi, Mor
row County l( publit an Central
t'ommltlee rhalnnan, will go to
Salem 'tl Saturday, Icemlter 5,
for a meeting of the rseeutlve
lomnilMie of the Ute Itepubll
ran Central mmmlitee lie la
rhitlnnan of Ihe credential com
mittee tn Sutwlay. Itefrntxr 0.
he will attend the general e
bn of the central mmmlttee.
The meeting are In Ihe Marlon
i loir I.
COMMUNITY (
BILLBOARD
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Think Twice about Medicare
(From Blue Mountain Eagle, John Day)
Let's start out by saying we're not against medical assistance
for our elderly needy people. Let's face it we do have lots of
older folks in this country who can't begin to meet doctor and
hospital bills. Welfare doesn't always take care of them In
certain circumstances. What can they do?
This is why some time ago the federal Kerr-Mills law was
derived. It is a joint federal-state project which puts the ad
ministrative responsibility at the local level. It offers health care
to all elderly people who are in need. It is a complete program
with hospital, nursing home, medical, dental, surgical and drug
care.
In view of the weakened financial status of our social security
system, we believe it would be safer to use the Kerr-Mills law as
a foundation for medical help for the elderly instead of bringing
on the Medicare program, which could be a financial back-breaker.
Our present social security system is spending money faster
than it is coming in. And It appears this trend will continue in
definitelyunless something is changed. Medicare could make
this problem much more critical and faster.
If Medicare became law, it would increase social security tax.
borne by workers and employers, to 10.4" percent of the first
$3,600 annual Income by 1971. This would be $582.40 for each
worker. And, it is not certain that this would be enough to meet
the costs of the system. If taxes had to be Increased to meet
expenses of the system, we would be in the same boat as Ene-
land, or maybe even France.
In France, the whole social security system and Its "Medicare"
program have gone bankrupt It has been announced that the
"Medicare" part of their social security program has been the
main downfall of the whole system.
It seems common sense to assume that If medical aid is to
be free, there will be many who will take advantage of it. "As
long as It's free, let's make the best of it," we'll say. Doctors'
calls will be more numerous than necessary, and costs will go up.
And we'll wind up paying more and more for this type of system
as each year progresses.
Taxes and more taxes. Do you suppose someday there will be
a nation where people turn their entire paychecks over to the
government as taxes and get in return so much allowance for
food, rent, clothing, retirement benefits and medical care? Com
munism is close to this right now. .
We believe the Kerr-Mills law can provide the medical help
that is needed for our older residents. States on a participating
basis can offer medical hospitalization and treatment to these un
fortunate citizens on a separate program. This law does not add
any complications or strain to our social security system. This
program Is now working in Oregon and other states. If more
is needed, let's do it through this existing law. Let's protect our
social security system we don't want to lose it like France did.
ago about an alleged character aroused him. hla first comment
named Jim Bailey. It wemcd to was. "I'm going to sue the city!"
naia tne r.nicrpri'e,
would have hern quite
go on forever but got funnier
all the time. John seemed scared
to death when he got up to
taU. but It was all part of his
act. He used kind of a minor
kev voice that contributed to the
humor of the stories he told. Too
bad all Southern Callfornlans
don't take McKay's attitude on
the Bowl selection.
Wonder what will happen In
Southern California If OSU boats
Michigan? It will probably ruin
a lot of pre conceived vindictive
sports pages that the nt-ws
papers there will have cooked In
advance:
THE GAZETTE-TIMES gets some
50 or 60 newspapers on an
exchange basis with other
papers, and they furnish some
real good reading If a person
can find time to sit down and
go through them.
A mystery was turned up by
an elk hunter from Bend, ac
cording to a story In the Wallowa
County Chieftain of Enterprise.
The hunter. BUI Snider, shot a
cow elk, and in its mouth was
a partial denture plate with
three front teeth, a roof and
some hooks and wires.
Now everyone Is trying to fig
ure out how the elk got the
artificial plate. Some think that
the animal might have been one
caught for checking and banding
and that the game commission
might have found teeth missing
and provided the plate. Others
figure that some scared or Incb
riated hunter might have ex
polled the plate when the animal
might have charged him. and
still others with more morbid
minds theorize that the animal
may have dispatched and con
sumed some unfortunate hunter,
clear down to the dentures.
In any event, the Chieftain's
story draws this conclusion, "An
elk hunter should keep his
mouth shut!' '
AND DON MOFFATTs Mill City
fcnterprl.se of last Thursday s
issue carried the story of an
inebriated driver whose car
slammed into a power pole and
sheared it. After breaking the
'That
a feat
as he was In the country."
THEY SAY that Santa Claus
came Into a Washington city
Friday via parachute from a
fdane. lie was supposed to land
n a certain area, but wind
carried him six blocks away and
he found himself hanging In a
tree with a sprained ankle.
That's strange. We didn't see
Santa hobbling around when he
arrived here Saturday!
Coming Events
JUNIOR CLASS PLAY
Friday, Saturday, pee. 4 and 9
High school multipurpose
rtwm.
"Oreen Valley." Tickets $1
aoc.
IONE COMMUNITY
FESTIVAL
Sunday, Pec. 6, 12:30 to 4:30
ft m.
How Grange hall.
Ham dinner, 12 30 to 2.00.
Booths, Games, prawing at 4
put.
EPISCOPAL niURCH BAZAAR
Saturday. Pee. 5
l.plseopal Parish Hall
Luncheon 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
tiaraar Itema on sale from
11:30 a m.
HEPPNER HIGH
BASKETBALL
First game of season
Friday, pec. 11
DeSales at Walla Walla
Saturday, Dec. 12
Enterprise at lleppner
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Insurance Agency
P. a Box 247 PR. 070-9625
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Teen Seamers Choose
Officers for Year
The Teen Seamers 4-H club
of lone elected officers at the
first meeting of the year, oc
tober 24. Officers are: Kathy
Kwne. Dresident: Maureen Mc
Ellieott. vice president; Merri
Lee Jacobs, secretary-treasurer
Deniece Matthews, news re
Dorter, and Teresa Tucker, rec
reation leader. Our leader is Mrs,
Keith Rea.
Mrs. Robert Hoskins was a
guest at our last meeting on
November 14. She talked to us
on the district "Sew It With
Wool" contest. Mrs. Hoskins told
us that there was not only a
lot of competition but a lot of
fun involved in the contest.
We met again November 28 at
Maureen McElhgotrs home.
Deniece Matthews, reporter
Arrington Family
Moves to Heppner
Mrs. Darlene Arrington and
her three daughters, Katherine,
ualo Ann and Bonnie Lynn, ar
rived here Friday from Moses
Lake, Wn., with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wise.
Widowed recently when her
husband SSgt. Ed lArrington,
lost his life when an Air Force
B52 bomber crashed near Glas
gow, Mont., and claimed the
lives of sixty other airmen. Mrs.
Arrington has purchased the
Grace Nickerson home and
plans to make her home here.
She and her children will stay
with her parents until the house
becomes available. The two older
daughters, Katherine and Dale
Ann, were enrolled at Heppner
Elementary school, Monday. I
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