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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 10, 1964)
HZttHtn CAXtTTCTlMCl Taunklar. Dwabti 10. I HI THE vT uEFFNEk GAZETTE-TIMES mouow co mini wnrwAiu Th llrrrnrr Catrtte eatablUhrd March 3u ISO. The Heppner Timet etablUhed Kovembcr IKtt. Consolidated February I It'll Chaff nd Chatter Wes Sherman a WETE WTO been hortlfle.1 at cast didn't forget hi line at me t4 the mUtakct that.iwme ih? TO THE EDITOR. IVIfAMa ft tlllMll AIIOOATtON NATIONAL IOITOIIAl) Ty t- i it Wii jn lhi, ttfm f Mipped through In our paper, but man? VVIiii IhuI4 e would have If It weren't for the roofrcader. Right at the mo. ment we're grateful for the mis- on the BCIXN L. SHIKMAJf AMOciala yublUht Sin tie Copy 10 refit. Published Every Thursday and Entered at tha Iwt Offiot at Heppnrr, Oregon. as Second Claia Matter. WtSLTT A. SHERMAN Idito and rubUaaat Subscription Rates: 1450 Year. Extension Report Brings Concern The fart that it hii been a difficult year for Morrow county farmert Is emphaUied In the report of NeU Anderson, county agent, to the state extension service. Overall drop In farm Income la figured at 21 per cent, which la a pretty sharp decrease from the year before and enough to bring some sobering reflections! on the effect on local economy. Everyone knows that beef and cattle prices fell way off In liXVI and wheat suffered by an early drought. Some Just In time rain In June kept the crop from being close to a total loss. The year on the farm front showed Increases over 1963 only In three areas wool, sheep and truck gardening. Farming, probably more than most occupation. Is subject to caprices of weather, and now that the farm year Is over. It can only be hoped that the timing of next years weather will be better. But decline In Income Is traceable only In part to this factor. The fall of beef prices can't be pinned on a drought or on rainfall. It takes a real economist to ferret out all factors that play a part on farm prices today. Ar encouraging thing on the cattle front Is the manner In which livestock growers are attacking the problem working to keep Imports In check, seeking to create additional demands for beef and always trying to Improve their product. The farmer needs and deserves the urgent concern and con sideration of all our people, for as County Agent Anderson says, the farmer's dollar Is vital to the economy. Another matter of concern emphasized by the extension report is realization of the effect of the budget cut on the local and state levels to the county extension service. For Instance, farm and home visits dropped from 1133 In 1963 to 832 In the past year. The county agent probably does his most effective work on such visits, but obviously when the staff was pared, one man couldn't do what two previously did. Farmers In the county demonstrated after the county budget cut to the extension service that they felt this service vital to them, organized to keep the third agent, and ironically lost him when the State System of Higher Education made cuts on the heels of the defeat of the state tax program. A double blow came with the death of Esther Kirmis, but now she is ably replaced by Donna George as county home extension agent Now that the state's fiscal matters are in a little better condition and the college bonds were passed to relieve some of the pressure on need for funds for education; the time Is ripe to urge restoration of the third county agent in Morrow county. Most of those on the farm front know of the many demands on Anderson's time and there isn't much need to reiterate it We can best illustrate It by pointing out that on press night when we need to know something, say at 10 p.m. about a story on farming, we don't call him at home any more, we call him at the office if we can catch him at alL It would be Interesting to know Just how many night meetings he attends during a year. What is being asked of Anderson at the present time is too much to ask of any man. A lesser person would quit and seek something less confining and demanding. It is to be hoped that the extension advisory council and other groups will continue to press for restoration of the third agent This will make it possible to give attention once more to phases of agriculture in our county that have had .to be at least some what neglected during the past year. As the 1965-67 biennial budget comes before the legislature when It convenes after the first of the year, our legislators should be aware of this matter and do what they can for restoration of our full extension service. Beef Certificates for Christmas There are a great many ideas of possible gifts for Christmas for those "who have everything." But we'd say that the CowBelles and the Oregon Beef Council have the right gift, not only for those who "have everything" but also for those who "have nothing," as well as those who are "in-between." Have you ever stopped to consider how many people of your acquaintance would actually enjoy a beef certificate as a gift? Maybe there are a few people in the world who don't enjoy a good steak or who have some scruples against it for some reason, but it hits the spot for a vast majority. On occasion some well-meaning friend has sent us some fancy-wrapped and loud-smelling cheese for Christmas, Now, to a connoisseur of cheese, this would be delightful, but to us dare we say it? It smells! Chances are highly in your favor that when you send a beef certificate, your gift will be met with a hearty acceptance and genuine delight It can be turned In to the recipient's favorite store whenever he wants it most and he can enjoy it at his pleasure. . Here's a gift that will be Just the ticket to send to Uncle Joe or Aunt Suzy. It's convenient and easy to send and it's not expensive, but worthy. When it comes down to the wire this Christmas and you're fumbling with agony through your mind for a suggestion for that last-minute gift, think of beef certificates. Not only will your gift be a fine one, but you will be helping a home in dustry that is important to your pocketbook. Buy 'em and try 'em. Get them at the First National Bank here. 4 ORDER Rubber Stamps Of All Kinds Dater Stamps Notary Public Seals Corporate Seals Stamp Pads Pad Ink at the GAZETTE -TIMES HEPPNEH, OREGON PH. 676-9228 from one of the communities of the county and reported that a couple had cone to "visit their ain and daughter In law." Mew! They mli'ht have hired an attorney on that one! THE CONDON AIR FORCE boys who put out the Scop, thrir monthly paper, had this approp riate poem In thetr last edition: The typographical error la a slippery thing sly. You can hunt it ill you re uiy, But It somehow will get by. Til the plates are off the presses. It is strange how atill it keeps. It shrinks down in a corner And It never stirs or peeps. The typographical error. Too small for human eyes. Til the Ink Is on the paper. Then It grows to mountain size. The remainder of the issue May be clean as clean can be. But the typographical error Is the only thing yotf see." But this "sin and daughter-in-law" didn't slink enough! We caught 'em! Now that is the kind of sup irt that -ur whwl and student deserve! Keep It up' tH)lheway, don'tfurgetthrlTAchillferd Wed nesday night). LIVY PETERSON tried in vain to figure out the new com memorative 5c stamp being la sued at the pom office. It carries the words. To the fine arts." but Clint McQuarrle read It and couldn't quite make out the rustic print. Ill lirterprela. Hon was. To the fine ants." The picture on the stamp i what stumps Lucy. She can't make head nor tail of It. Lot a like markings that a chicken would make on a clean table rl.ifh ftr u-ftlkl rit thnmi?h a nJ paint put. Lucy met William Mahon at Economy Market He took a squint at It and had a quick answer. That's easy. It means the world's In a mc!" That must be what It depicts. Can't figure anything ele. We don't see whv they can t eo back to good old George Washington and leave him be. i Thev mav sell a lot of commem orative stamps to collectors but thev must spend an awful lot on some of these dandle, mak Inar plates and setttne up for them and thev are twice as big as thev nrcd to be. Some of the other stamps out recently look so much like TB seals that vou can probably paste your seals on the corner of a letter and get py wun - Wered. HEY, YOU! If you don't think Christmas Is just around the corner. Just drive by the window of Helen Cox Flowers- What beautiful creations she makes for the holiday season. Just see ing her display is enough to drive the Scrooge out of a per son's heart and set you in the right mood for Christmas. AND KIDS! If you think there is some doubt tnat ima got your message for this Christinas seaon. he will be available by telt-phone in Heppner Tuesday night. AH you have to do is to dial 676-9163. and he will be there to take your message. He can look in his sack and see for sure whether he has the toy you asked for. Heppnert Jaycees ar ranged to have him back. He'll be too busy for a personal visit. but will be glad to have your can between 7 and 8:30. AND TO DAD and mom: Local merchants are try In e awfully hard to supply the things you ! want to buy for Christmas giv ing this year, and they want to give you the very best service. They have decided to stay open five evenings, as announc ed elsewhere In this paper, for your shopping convenience. If you appreciate this move, snow them I GOOD NEWS of the week was Jim Morris poking his big smiling face Into the office af ter a session with the National Guard at Fort Ord and lr Louis iana for the past months. Look ed as if he were as happy to be jback in the old home town as we were to see mm. We hope to have him on the DdIUU aKdlll, mi irojl unui lie .i.. .u 1 , ., r i.K t.U final ivrm iwnpirit hiuhuuii ny wip nrm- f ,crm .papers of Oregon and Southern Ift COliege. WishlnKlnn u.ith lh m.'K.iP MONDAY'S MEETING of the rp"" " " ,k- almost be " " Trt the Editor: Here are the final name or all the old time Tan Papers of the ear IKU. Andrew Iteaney. $1,270; Mrs. It A. Summer. $I.4X; J C Klik, V1.SIO; t S. Kirk Son. $I I3; 1. C Large, $1.0oO: Hank Selieri Inner. Sl.lilO; S. A, Wright. $!, XX); John Barker. lTX; INiwrll Hrothera. U.iM; lVdro Brother. M; Shaw Brother-. SI. XX); JoM-ph Vey, SIMS; Antone Vey, SH.ihiO; Crane Brother, $-7i; James L Yeacer. SI.); H K. IVter. $1,120; The National Hank of Heppner. $JI.U; The Firt National Hank of Heppner. S-1V OtM; The Heppner Building and Loan Association. S'L.viO; O. K. A N. Co.. SAXVKTtO: I'alae Hotel Company. StO.WW; Wentern t'n- Ion Telegraph Company. $174); Walter Berry. $1.1S0; I'. II. Blyth SI.1.V); Frank Hvrne. $1,000; L. T. Itodton. SLUM; Mi-lVugaII $1,000; J. M Ktaher. $11 U; C. Ilewiion. SJ..VI0: S. S. King, $0. .TOO; J. B. Kenney. SlKW; Milton N. Moon. $1.2X0; W. F. Matlock JI ViO: Z-b. Itofcendort $1 ; William Rut. $l.ti00; James Bob Iruon. S7.UK): James Watermel Ion Redinv'ton. $l.KX; J. W. Swltrler. SXTSO; Jacob Johnton $liT0; Smith A Condon. $:.?V; James Tavlor, $2.NW; P. S Wil son. $2,400; Nat Webb. $M00; P. A. Worthlngton. $2.40: Lorn bard Investment Company. $, 45A: N. P. It R. $1X120. Later letters will take up other aspevu pertaining to the towns and Morrow county and things of the long aco. It might be a good Idea If the readers would make wrap books of these his torical articles. All letters an- Sincerely. O. M. Yeager 312 B Street cor. 4th St P. a Box 476 Castle Rock, Wn. Dear publishers: The outstanding success of "Hearts and Husbands" Day. featuring Dr. Paul Dudley White, was due in large part to the citv council could termed a "lame duck" session. It was the final meeting for Ed Gontv. president of the coun cil. and for Councilman John Pfeiffer. Councilman Earl Ayres, also a "lame duck." was an sent Other "lame ducks" are Recorder Ted Smith (who can l THAT OKE I W Of IW7IXTXJN 4 r 0 jW 'Somebody forgot. tt Husbands" Day of the Oregon Heart Association wish to ex press their sincere appreciation to you for the generous con tribution of time and personnel which made this unique event such a success. Without your ii-u oiiuiii '- -" l...i,,.v,i.. .1,1. ..11 ... . . at 4 .... w. I BJUUWll U.ilOlBllir tilts ciukiaiil is until his retirement 21 days WS, ou John W. Kendall. President Lauretta Tavlor Keller, Chairman "Hearts and Hus bands" Day My Neighbors 1 1 - I I i J a i 1 y COMMUNITY ( ) BILLBOARD C Lt every litter hit hurts" and 3 hours at 2 p.m. this after noon) and Treasurer La Verne Van Marter. We're gonna miss those faces, even though there are some good new ones coming on. and in the case of Bill Col lins, an old timer coming back. Thev were an awfully nice bunch to work with and we never saw them treat anyone, either Dresent or absent, with out the greatest courtesy and consideration. Thev deserve a hand for the good work thev have done. When IK by coming down at least one of v.u see the retiring members on the evenings and Drowse ".; ?". ......... through their stores. You can make decisions better in the calm of the evening and with hubby or wife at your side. If the Christinas season pass- Ies, and response is light to this extra effort by the merchants, tney may get discouraged "and not offer it next year. They have arranged free parking on four days, too, as well as free movies for the children on two Saturdays. Don t go tearing off to another town when you can buy from the merchant who Is doing his best to serve you he needs your sup port, and you need him here. AH! IT WAS a delight to see the wonderful turnout at the Jun ior Class play Friday and Satur day. There must have been more than a total of 500 for the two nights, and the kids, director and stage crew deserved every one who applauded them in the audience. We knew there would be some surprises and there were. And did you ever eo to a Dlav that long where at least one of the tell them so. Some day you may have the Job! HERE'S SOMETHING that will make vou sick, and we surely hoDe that someone didn't do this deliberately, although it has all the earmarks. Mr. and Mrs. Art Dalzell were fixing fences last week and came upon a soot where there were the de composed remaLns of three does. They had been tied to the fence with wire around their necks and looked as if they were left there to die. Indications are that thev had been there three or four months. WE'LL WIND up with this Just to get that nasty taste out of your mouth: -Nurse: "now aia John get such a large bump on his head?" Joe: "It was because of his Door Enelish." Nurse: "Poor English? How could that be?" Joe: "We were Duttlne in fence posts, and he said, 'I'll set tnis Dost in the hole: then when I nod my head, you take the ham mer and hit It' So I did." Up the road past three 'No Hunting signs, left past five 'No Trespassing notices and then In the road marked Private." KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL a ss "WW Coming Events HFPPNKR HIGH BASKETBALL Flrt games of season Friday. Dec. 11 Ik-Sale, at Walla Walla Saturday. Iec. 12 Enterprise at Heppner Javvee game, 6:30. Varsity game, 8.00. MASONIC INSTALLATION Saturday, Dec. 12 Potlurk dinner. 6:30. followed by Installation of officers. H00 Dm. Heppner Maumic Hall WRANGLER CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday. Iec. 13 Fair Pavilion. 6 pm. Potlurk dinner and party Members and guests. PTA CHILI SUPPFJt Wednesday, Dec. 16. 6:30 to H 00 D m. Chill or chicken and noodles. IHirh school cafctortum Before Heppnrr-Ione Basket ball game. HEY KIDDIES! Call Santa Tues.. Dec. 15 Phone 676 9Kxi between 7 ana K.30 p m.. tell him what you want for Christmas. SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SEKVICi: BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency T. O. Box 247 TO. STt-8615 WANT TO SELL SOMETHING? USE A GAZETTE-TIMES WANT AD! M l ! r mm lis 1 ' 1 B m m PERmiiriEfAuSu." MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL FOR CHRISTMAS! PTA ANNUAL mm and CHICKEN AND NOODLE SUPPER High School Cafetorium HEPPNER WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Adults and High School $1.00 Grade School to 12 Years .... .75 Pre-School Children 50 I0NE-HEPPNER BASKETBALL GAME TO FOLLOW Let Us Flock Your Christmas Tree Bring your tree already in its stand ready for flocking. Charge is by pound of flocking used and time in volved. Average tree cost is about $2.50 in white, extra for colors. Makes Trees Weather Proof and Fire Resistant Flocking of Swags and Doorpieces Will Last Permanently. ALL KINDS OF GREENS FROM THE COAST LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS Helen Cox Flowers and Gifts PHONE 676-9222 Across From Elementary School
