HZtTTiT GAZETTE -TIMES, Thursday October SI. 1HSI
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Chaff Chatter
Wes Sherman
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tSt&l NIWSPAPII
NATION A i I0ITOIIAL
WESUTT A. SHERMAN
Editor and Publisher
HELEN C SHERMAN
Associate Publisher
Office Houra: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Monday through Friday; 9 t-ia.
uniu noon Mturaay.
showing Sunday evening. This
U something well worth attend
Ing. and want to help by
adding this boost to their rn
di'Hort,
It U something good (or the
whole family, and the grade
school multipurpose room should
be packed U the showing. Just
because there will be no admu
stun charge doesn't mean that
It wi'n t be good, tome and we,
Parting at 7:30.
FATHER BEARD brought lot
of chuck leu when he spoke of
Subscription Rates: U50 Year. Single Copy 10 Cent. Published hu reeent tVlo o New VoTk at
Phv and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon. V cJmmerVr! but
as Second Class Matter. he had a real serious message
Salute to Our Forest Industries
When visitors, unacquainted with our area, come to Hepp
ner from the north, they often express surprise at seeing two
saw-mill plants In full operation here.
Since our forest lands to the south are not visible, the
mills seem to be cutting logs without any apparent supply
available.
The truth is, though, that our forest industries here are
a real bright spot in our economic picture. Their payrolls are
vitally important to southern Morrow county, as they are to
the counties to the south of us.
The fact that we have a reasonably good timber supply
In the section of the Umatilla National Forest that lies to the
south Is a blessing. Not only does it feed this going indus
try, but it also provides for recreation, rangcland. wildlife
habitat, water supply and other benefits.
Oregon is first in the nation as timber producer, and it
has been since 1938. It supplies about one-fourth of the na
tion's total softwood production, and by the year 2000, when
it is expected that the nation's population shall have doubled,
the needs for forest products will be about triple those of the
present
Importance of the industry to this state Is pointed out in
the Oregon Blue Book, and it is well worth any resident's
time to read about It We would refer them to page 105 of
the 1965-66 edition of the Blue Book.
Both Klnzua and Heppner Lumber Co. mills have a fine
record of continuous operation, going steadily through bad
times and good. Both suffered heavily, for instance. In the
winter's floods, a deadly blow to Heppner Lumber's mill at
Spray, but they hardly hesitated In their operations here.
In the case of Heppner Lumber Co., Owner Barney Malcom
contradicts the trend that seems to predestine to failure the
small sawmill operation. At one time hundreds of little mills
were scattered throughout Oregon but they are a rarity now.
Malcom bucks this trend, and Heppnerites have watched
his continuous expansion despite the fact that small mills are
supposed to be doomed. With ingenuity and resourcefulness
of the old American tradition to seek and develop opportun
ities, Malcom has located markets for his principal product,
2x4's for studs, and uses logs to good advantage that larger
operators shun. Result is a notable contribution to the econ
omy of the community.
Akin to the industry here is the operation and maintenance
of the Heppner Ranger district of the Umatilla Forest With
personnel of the district based here, another sizable payroll
is offered, and the bulk of it feeds into the local economy.
Another particularly nice thing about the local segments
of the industry is the spirit they show towards the commun
ity. They are generous in sharing in supporting public causes
and in backing community events. You find them contribut
ing rodeo trophies, helping get the community Christmas tree,
backing 4-H clubs and sharing with other projects that make
them an inseparable part of things.
Yes, there are many reasons that the people of Morrow
county have to feel grateful for the forest industries that we
are so fortunate to have.
Since this is National Forest Products week, it is a good
time to pause for a wholehearted salute to those engaged In
these industries.
Merchants Applaud Change
Merchants have always been considered fair game for all
manner of solicitations. They are conveniently located so that
contacts can be made speedily, and always hanging over their
heads is the thought that they might lose a customer If they
turn down some appeal for funds or gifts.
They have been very generous, when you think of it, in
their support of all manner of enterprises that might benefit
religious, charitable, educational and community organiza
tions. In view of this tendency to "hit the merchant,".it is quite
remarkable that the Morrow county school district recently
established a policy to discontinue solicitations by school pa
pers and annuals for "advertising" from the merchants. When
letters were sent to them from the district, telling of this step,
there must have been many sighs of relief. Certainly all bus
iness people applaud the move.
Not only have local merchants been called upon to sup
port annuals and school papers of the schools in the county,
but others to the south come here, too, seeking this financial aid.
The advertising value, of course, is negligible. The main
justification for buying the space Is "to help the kids." But
this should not be the merchants' particular and sole respon
sibility. It is a thing in which all school patrons should share,
recognizing the need and value for their school papers and
annuals.
It takes only a small sum to provide the district subsidy
needed for the supplementing support to student body funds
for the publications, but when the students come to the mer
chants the usual contribution is anywhere from $5 up. If one
totaled what he spends on such contributions through the year,
it may come to quite a substantial sum.
There are quite a few projects that come to merchants,
whether school, church, charities, or community events, that
they want to help and enjoy supporting since they want to
do their share in promoting worthwhile things. But It often
seems that they are called upon to assume more than their
fair share.
Congratulations are in order to the Morrow County school
directors for their action. It is to be hoped that other school
districts will take note and follow suit
to forward, too.
This was onlv the second time
that he had ridden on an air
plane, and he felt rather fidgety
about it The first time he was
on a plane, he said, he was real
"sweaty" about It. but this time
he felt a little more comfort-
able.
In New York, he felt like a
little country boy" lost In the
city, and said, in Jest, that the
thought crossed his mind that
maybe his parishioners hoped
he'd get lost there and not find
his way home.
He took some colored Polaroid
pictures at the mass he attend
ed, and had Just one left when
Pope Paul came down the aisle
and paused to speak to some
Protestant clergymen Just about
six feet from Father Beard. He
used this opportunity to take
what should have been a won
derful one. only to find that he
had neglected to take out the
last print thereby getting a
double exposure.
Nevertheless, in Life's cover
picture of the mass. Father
Beard can point out himself sit
ting the nine rows from the al
tar amidst the Protestant clergy
Uke. And It U raiv to tell by
the picture, too. that the lrut
rMar.ti. did have better seats
than Ihe Kman Catholic iwlesls.
The Protectants were situated
)ut behind the United Nations
delegation.
FRIDAY NIGHTS Hcppner-Mad-ras
football game was lut
like having a lightning storm
Interrupt a picnic. The Mus
tangs had everything under
control the first half held a 13
0 lead, and local fans were feel
ing happy, Indeed, when the
thunderbolt hit the second half,
and the home boys loot. 10-13.
This wasn't any discredit to
the Mustangs. They nearly
mred twice more but couldn't
quite make It. The White Buf
faloes really found themselves
after Intermission.
The one long run that started
with a little safety valve pas
play in the third quarter saw
the Madras team doing some
of the neatest blocking you'll
see In high school football. We
had the impression that at one
lime there w-a.snt a Mustang
standing on the field.
Ken Morgan and Tim Drlscoll
came from out of nowhere to
catch the runner and Drlscoll
downed him on the Heppner 11
after he had come from the Mad
ras 13. Mustangs were laid out
on the ground in rows by the
Madras blockers.
Despite the loss, it was a real
exciting game.
OLA RUGGLES. wearing her
arm In a sling after suffering
a bad break In a fall recently,
protests with a smile that they
don't treat everyone alike at the
Pioneer Memorial hospital. She
had to stay two weeks with her
break, she said, but a high i
school student had a broken
arm and he went home the next
day!
Ah, for the resiliency of youth:
Anyway, it's nice to have Ola
Hermiston Man
Is Guest Speaker,-
Home to be Aided
IT DELPKA JONES
LEXINGTON Lex Ing ton
Christian rrtuirri was host to a
fellowship dinner on Sunday at
the rhurth parlor. Speaker for
the dinner was Id .sheets of
llermUton. who had also talk
ed at the morning worship hour
on the Capital Fund campaign
and the many things that are
heipeil by this fund. Mr. Sheet
recently returned from a trip to
several lorclgn countries where
a study of the spiritual needs
or these countries was made.
On Monday. Octot 23, Jay
Frost will call at the llemmer
ana Lexington Christian church
es to pick up articles needed
lor the Northwest ChrlMlan
Home. The articles are to be
left at the churches before this
date or at the I.exlngton church
parsonage anytime this next
week. There is quite a need for
articles, such as Jams, jellies,
honey, fruit Juices (canned),
coffee, tea. chocolate. Jello. rake
mixes and commercially can
ned vegetables. Good used
clothing of all kinds for both
men and women, and many oth
er items, including pens, sta
tionery .note paper, tablets,
magazines, towels, tooth paste,
window drapes. Ivory soap and
tooth brushes are also needed.
Golf Trophies Given
Winners at Kinzua
If VIRGINIA KELSO
KIN7.UA The annual award
dinner -f t ! Klttro iUU '!!
was held recently at the club
hoiiM. The ilay started with a
husband and wife tournament
that ended In a tie between Mr.
and Mrs. Verlln Conner ami Mr.
and Mrs Claene Smith. After
a nam dinner the awards were
resented by Mark Jelllck, res
dent of the club.
Trophies were awarded as fol
low: Women's champion was
Arlene Schroedcr. with Lucille
bird as runner-up. Find flight
went to Helen Boy lea, with
Marlly lUIUy as runnerup
For the men. championship
honors went to In Sllnkard
with Clarence Smith as runner-
up. First (light to r.rnle Wall
with Itolhi Ioomls as runner-
up. Second flight to Jlggs lUw
man with Hud Bird as runner-up
Third flight to Kills McHuhctts
with lucent Allen as runner-
up. Ilamticap trophies went to
Lucille Bird and Don Stinkard
t (f Intercut to friends here la
the Mi tit of Mm Sandy Far
rti to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mr.
Donald f FottUnd lie was turn
Odoix-r 15 and weighed 7 lbs
(l ot. Grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. James Walker of Klnrua
and Mr. and Mrs. McDonald of
Portland.
Mrs. Frank DcMerrltl. Mr.
Farl Norrls and Mrs. Kenneth
Norrts went to Portland Wednes
day where Mrs. IvMerrltt had
men where he "landed" by mis- out and around again.
TO THE
EDITOR. . .
Air Force Seeks
Prior Servicemen
The United States Air Force
needs prior servicemen from all
branches of the Armed Forces.
This announcement was made
today by SSgt. Ray Whitney, Air
Fcrce recruiter, of Milwaukie,
Ore.
SSgt. Whitney added that with
the increasing trend in the Air
Force toward more advanced air
craft and weapons systems there
is an increased need for men
with prior service and technical
training. Prior servicemen may
be able to enlist in the Air Force
with no loss of rank and receive
the assignment of their choice.
Prior servicemen from all I
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell
returned October 5 from a trip
io wneian, wn., wnere they vis
ited Mrs. Campbell's brother
and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
L H. Severance. Thev motored
on to Cascade, B. C, to visit Mr.
Campbell's brother-in-law and
sister, Mr. and Mrs. William
crow, who accompanied the
Campbells home and are visit
ing them and at the Annie
Keene home.
branches of the Armed Forces
are urged to contact SSgt. Whit
ney at 2037 Jefferson, Milwaukie,
or phone 22&-3361 (collect) for
complete information.
The Gazette-Times aDDredates
getting news copy early.
To the Editor:
The Game Commission sells j
the license for the hunter to kill
a buck.
But most of the land is post
ed, and they dont have any
luck.
So they get mad at the land
owner and cause a lot of fuss.
The landowner finds a shot
cow, then he begins to cuss.
Some hunters are very des
tructive; they tear down fences
and signs.
Which leaves a very bad name
for those who have a respectful
mind.
The rancher is very selfish;
he thinks his ranch is fine.
But he cries and moans and
cusses when the deer and elk
graze on him all the time.
The BLM lands cost very lit
tle; the federal land the same.
The rancher seems to think
the government should feed
some of their cows and every
bit of the game.
The rancher seems to think
he owns most all of the iand,
And moans about his taxes
being high, but yet he wants to
expand.
The hunter sits at a desk most
all year and cusses taxes, too.
But when he tries to get on
government land, the rancher
gives him the shoe.
Most city folks are respectful
and do seem to care.
But there are some folks that
are destructive and get into
your hair.
The percent that is destruct
ive isn't very great,
But this little percentage
causes a whole lot of hate.
Now if the hunter and the
rancher would try to under
stand,
And each would give Just a
little bit, then everything would
be grand.
(Given to me by a friend in
Grant County)
Oris Padberg,
Lexington.
Illness Claims
Kay Theresa Cox,
50-Year Resident
A lingering illness took the
life of Kay Theresa Cox. 50, at
Pioneer Memorial hospital Mon
day, October 18. She had been
a hospital patient the past six
months. .. fK .. .
A life-long resident of Hepp
ner. she was born here Septem
ber 15, 1915, the daughter of
Bill and Katie Cunningham. She
was married to Clarence (Sum)
Cox at Friday Harbour, Wn.,
November 12. 1957. She was a
graduate of Heppner High
school, a member of St. Patrick's
Catholic church and of the De
gre eof Honor Protective Asso
elation, Heppner.
Recitation of the Rosary was
Tuesday evening at St. Patrick's
Catholic church, with Requiem
Mass on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Father Raymond Beard was eel
ebrant, and Interment followed
in the Heppner Masonic ceme
tery.
Surviving are her husband,
Clarence, Heppner; her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Cunning
ham, Heppner; one daughter,
Mrs. Shirley Byers, Seattle, Wn.;
one son, Eddie Cox, Colvllle,
Wn., and four grandchildren.
Others are three sisters, Mrs.
Betty McDonald, Mrs. Rose
Hams and Mrs. Mary Blettell,
all of Heppner and two broth
ers. Bill Cunningham, Golden
dale, Wn., and Bob Cunningham,
Ontario, Ore.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hunt mo
tored to The Dalles Tuesday,
where Mrs. Hunt entered Mid
Columbia hospital for medical
care.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Breedlna
and son Donald spent the week
end at the C. C. Jones home.
The Breedings make their home
in Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mak'ske
motored to Portland Sunday
with their son Gene and will
remain at the home ot their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Wright, while
Mrs. Majeske is receiving med
ical attention. i
Mr. and Mrs. Morris McCarl,' .J1000"
were Portland business visitors
on Sunday.
Marvin Kimball of Moaicr
came this iM week end to ret
Mrs. Mmtmii who had spent the
tat week here with her par
nts. Mr. ami Mrs. Joe Mc.Mlnn
Mrs. McMlnn has been In the
leppner hospital this past week
here she had major surgery
ast Monday.
Miss Florence Bell returned to
er home in Pendleton la.it
Tuesday after standing a few
days visiting her parents, Mr
rut Mrs. Leslie Bell.
Week-end visitors with Mr
and Mrs. Willis Wrltht. Sr..
were j. u Wright of Kockaway,
Herbert Luter and Dennle Arm
strong ot Portland. Also visiting
the Wrights this past week were
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lake of
Clatskanie.
The Friendship club was en
tertalned Wednesday evening at
the school with Mrs. Irene
Samples as hostess. High and
floating were won by VI Slink
ard, low by Rita Bowman, and
floating by Ada
Schell. Others enjoying this
evening were Kita Conlec, Rosle
Graham. Barbara Mortimorc.
Camp to Present
Ceramic Exhibit
Here October 27
Calvins Report Cold
Weather in Alaska
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Calvin.
former Heppner residents, write
to their friends, Mr. and Mrs,
Ed Gonty, that cold weather is
coming early to Alaska this
year.
The Calvins live at Anchorage
and report that they had their
first snow October 9 and 10. "On
October 12 it dropped to 20 de
grees, then on the 15th to 9 de
grees. So we started ice early
this year," they wrote.
ihe calvins said that they
missed their trip to Oregon this
year but are thinking of buying
a truck and camper to make the
trip next year. They said that
the last word they had from
Heppner was on Labor Day
week-end when they were at
Valdez and heard from the Hud-
dlestons there that Fred Parrish
had died of a heart attack.
They said they visited at the
new townsite of Valdez which
was hard hit in the earthquake
two years ago. Calvin, former
ly employed at the Ford garage
here, is a parts man in a garage
at Anchorage.
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items around your place with
Gazette-Times classified ad.
On Wednesday, October 27,
Camp Columbia of White Sal
mon, Wash., will present a cer
amic exhibit at the Methodist
Church in Heppner under the
auspices of the Sans Souci Re
bekah lodge.
The purpose of the exhibit Is
for the benefit of the building
fund to construct vocational
workshops for the boys of Camp
Columbia, called the "Boys'
Town or the west"
The ceramic department of the
camp is considered one of the
best in this area and is used in
rehabilitation for its therapeutic
value.
Camp Columbia has been in
operation for 15 years and more
than 1500 boys have benefitted
by the service offered.
The camp is non-sectarian and
admits boys of all faiths from
eight years up to 16. It operates
under protestant leadership.
The exhibit, which will be in
the basement of the Methodist
church, will be open to the pub
lic from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and
there will be no charge for admission.
Mrs. Lena Kelly will have
charge of arrangements.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huahev
visited their son-in-law and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Harlev
bager and family in Lexmgton
last week from their home in
Fruitland. Idaho. Sunday guests
at the Sager home also includ
ed Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Sager of
Pendleton.
1(. . m . . ,
nH i nn f i-u.h Jr. Mn Nancy Hawk. Naomi Rice. Doris
"f-1 YmSlSieri ,M,K-ndl T' Women, club had
Mrs. Joe Yocom. and family. 1 1. nt
Charles Buchanan of Dvlake is
renewing acquaintances In Lex
ington and visiting his sister
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Del
bert Vinson, and a brother Clar
ence Buchanan of Heppner.
Dewie Lovelace of Ontario
visited on Monday with his
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles C. Jones.
Mrs. Jim Martin and Infant
daughter Jackie visited several
days this week at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin.
Junior Class Play
Features Large Cast
"Annie Cet Your Gun" has
been selected as this vear's
choice for the Junior Class play,
under the direction of Mrs. Janet
Groves, drama director. It has
been scheduled for production
on Friday and Saturday nights,
November 19 and 20. In the hlirh
school multipurpose room.
ihe play will feature a large
cast, and will incude five scene
changes.
In a double-cast of Darts, the
leading role of Annie Oakley
Will be nlavpd hv Kflthv Molhv
and Linda Clark.
Others in the cast Include
Dave Clark, Allyn Witherritc,
Mike Sweeney, Maralee Murrav.
Tony Schiller, Tim Smith, Jeff
Turner, Marsha Sowell, Steve
Wagenblast, Steve Anderson,
Nonda Clark, Barbara Bloods
worth, Donna Potter. Jan Hatter.
Martha Peck and Jill Schmidt.
Student director is Sheridan Wy-
mail.
with vice-president Kathryn
riacK in charge. During the bus
iness meeting several money
making projects were discussed
and Margie Ball was appointed
chairman of a coming food sale.
Lolselle Dahlll and Helen
Wright were appointed to set ud
a ouuget lor the next year. Mrs.
Richard Lynch was a guest for
the afternoon. After the meet
ing closed gingerbread with
whipped cream was served by
the hostess, Virginia Kelso.
Mrs. Don Stinkard and Mrs.
Jlggs Bowman were business
visitors to Heppner on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bird of
Prlnevllle spent the week-end
with Mr. and Mrs. Derral Bird
and did some hunting.
Home from college over the
week-end were Joan Browning
irom Blue Mt. college in I'endle
ton and Vicki Benson and Becky
Schroeder from Central Oregon
college in Bend.
medical rare. The two Mrs. Nor
rls' went to Lake tHiviegtt to
vMt with Mr and Mrs. William
Carpenter and family and to
OnaliiokA. Wah, to vUlt with
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hamilton
and datiKhter Joan and with
Ithoda Hurkhart. The Udles re-
turned to Klntua Friday.
Mr, and Mrs. Del Anderson of
Poftt Falls. Idaho, visited over
the week end with Mr. and Mrs.
Itusty Medlock and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schoo-raft
and Mrs. I lames llulett went to
Itlchlsnd. Wash . Saturday to at
tend the funeral services of Mr.
Schoolcraft's brother In law,
Farl llendrls. of Richland who
was killed In a head-on collis
ion at Sand point. Idaho on Oc
tober 11.
Visiting over the weekend at
the Frank Ferrel home were Mr.
and Mrs. Roland Messcndorf.
Edward Long, and Burton Nel
son all of Portland.
Hunting fiuents over the week
end at the llerschel Murdork
home were Mrs. Evelyn Wood
and her son Ted Hillyer of Sa
lem.
Week end hunting guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reavis were
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Main and
daughters Cindy and Sandy and
bob Champlne all of Rainier.
Corbins Announce
Birth of Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Kay Corbln of
La Grande are receiving con
gratulations on the birth of their
first child, a daughter, born Oc
tober 20 at St. Anthony hospital
in Pendleton. She has been
named Kayla Louise, and at
birth weighed 6 lbs, 14 oz.
She Is the first grandchild of
the maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ron Leon nig. Paternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Corbln, all of Heppner.
COMMUNITY (
BILLBOARD
Coming Events
HEITNER HIGH FOOTBALL
Heppner vs. Burns
Friday. Octoler 22. Burns
High School Field. 8:00
p.m.
Support the Mustangs!
PUBLIC CARD PARTY
American Legion Auxiliary
Monday, Oct. 25. 8 p.m.
Legion Hall. Public Invited
Bridge, Pinochle, prizes and
dessert.
PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
Area Soli Conservation speech
contest
Heppner High Multipurpose
Room
Thursday, October 28, 8 p.m.
p.m.
Public Invited.
LEXINGTON GRANGE
Glenn Simmons, guest speak
er. Friday, 8 p.m.
Slides on Pakistan
Reception following.
RUMMAGE SALE
By Heppner Civic League
Friday, Saturday, October fJ,
30
Trl-Co Building
Benefit for kindergarten.
SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC
SERVICE BY
C. A. RUGGLES
Insurance Agency
P. O. Box 247 PH. 678-9625
Beppoer
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Equal to the Front Page . . .
That's what studies have shown about the Class
ified page ! Yes, the number of readers who read
the "want ads" on the Classified page is equal
number of readers of the front page. Don't you
yourself look at the classified ads every issue?
If you are one of the few who doesn't, you are
missing both news and opportunity.
Service and News
The classified page provides both. The service
of who has what for sale, rent or trade, for how
much and where. The news that all advertising
carries . . . about products, services, bargains.
Just reading the classifieds is fun, and informa
tive. We feel sure you must be a classified page
reader . . . keep it up. But if you are one 01 the
few who isn't, try it . . . this issue!
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