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Htttntn CAHm-TlMtS. Snow Surveyor Predicts Normal Spring Runoff if GENE WTNTEM County EaUosioa A?ot Willow Creek Irrigation!! ran look forward to average stream (low this spring and early lummrr if normal wrath, rr prevails according to Bob Whalry. assistant anow turvey supervisor with the Soil Censer- vat ion Service. Whaley cave a report on the mow Dark on the various anow course uvM to predict at ream runoff In the I'matilla basins; the Walla Walla and Willow Crtfk sub-basins to Irrigation District Director and other In terested j-ron In Stanficld on Monday night The Arbuokle anow course wa reported to have had 39 ln-he of anow with 12.2 Inches of water on February The 15-year average of water content on that same day there U 109 Inches. Butter Creek flow at Pine City during the period March to July was predicted to be 13.500 acre feet or about 93 of average. No estimate was given for Rhea Creek. The average stream flows of Willow Creek Pr month at Heppner In cubic feet per ond are March, 45, April. 50, May. 35. June. 14. July. 3. tl ruble foot of water per second flow Is equivalent to nearly 450 cations per minute). These average monthly flows will yield approximately 2700 acre feet of water In March. 3UK In April. 2100 In May. 840 In June. 180 in July. (One acre foot of water Is the amount of water required to cover one acre one foot deep). The not irrigation requirement for alfalfa in the Heppner area with average weather during the growing season has been calculated to be 24.65 inches of irrigation water. This value does not take into consideration wa ter application efficiency or wa ter conveyance efficiency- The lower Willow Creek wa tershed of North Morrow net Ir rigation requirement for alfal fa could be 6 inches or more higher than this or about 30 inches of water. Monthly net Irrigation re quirements for alfalfa in the Heppner area are April. 1-01 inches. June. 4.72 Inches. July. 4.40. August, 7.69. September, 3.18 Inches, and October, 0.66 inches.. Unwed Mothers Get 93 Days Care Figures just released reveal that unwed expectant mothers from Morrow County were given 93 days care at Salvation Army homes and hospitals for unwed mothers in Portland and Boise last year. Cost of care was $692. Major Pauline Snider, direct or of the Salvation Army facil ity in Portland, stated that two- thirds of the girls were under 19 vears of aee. She said na tionwide statistics show that every twentieth baby born In the United States is born out of wedlock. The Salvation Army program for unwed mothers provides not only medical services for moth ers and babies but an oppor tunity for the girls of grade and high school ages to contin ue their schooling. The Home provides the opportunity for them to learn homemaking skills and receive professional counseling and spiritual guid ance, helping them to return to society as self-reliant, contribu ting individuals. The help given to unwed mothers is just one of the many services rendered to residents of this area. Other services are: Re habilitation of alcoholics, fam ily welfare service, emergency shelters for the homeless, sum mer camps, missing persons bureau, and emergency disaster service. Heppner mm SM Thursday. March 10. IK4 Clarence Barton Files for Office Clarence Barton of Coqullle, former Speaker of the House of Kereentatlves, announces that he will he candidate for the Dcmoctslie nomination for Slate Representative for Coot County at the primary election to be held Mav 24. Mm. Barton U a sister-in-law of Mrs. Ola Mae Croshen of lleppner.l Barton represented Coo Coun ty in the House of Representa tives during four regular and two special Melons of the Leg islature beginning In 1957. Dur ing his last term, from 1963 to 19u5. he waa selected by his fel low members to be Speaker and presided during the regular and special sow. Ion of 1963. Because of the press of business affairs at home, Barton did not seek reflection In 1964. In his freshman term in 1957, he was named chairman of the committee on taxation, a posit it Ion he retained through the 195t session. Serving also on two interim committees on tax ation, he was vice chairman from 1957 to 1959 and chairman from 1959 to 1961. Jaycees Net $280 In Red Head Tilt Morrow county Junior Cham- her of Commerce may have been defeated bv the Red Heads, women's professional team, in a basketball game at Heppner High school gym Sunday night, but they won at the gate. The men lost the basketball contest by a score of 49-35 af ter the game was deadlocked at halftime. 16 to 16. but their treasury was swelled by $2Sn for civic projects as a result of sponsoring the event. The gate was divided evenly between the visitors and the sponsors. Some 600 to 700 persons, in cluding children, attended the game and everyone appeared to enjov the entertainment. The visiting girls mixed in a dis play of trick shooting and drib bling and other antics to amuse the crowd. While the Jaycees produced no box score nor statistics on the contest. Clint Agee must have been high scorer for the locals. The Red Heads had to use a few shenanigans to pull him down to size. Among those taking turns competing with the girls were Harley Sager. Agee, John Pan key, Curtis Culp, Dr. Robert Todd. Dale Holland. Jim Pot ter. Bob Hoskins, Don McClure, Tom Hughes and Robert Haux. i Referees were Greg Pierce and Simon Winter, and they found the going pretty difficult at times. HOSPITAL NEWS Patients who were admitted to Pioneer Memorial hospital during the past week, and are still receiving medical care, are the following: Anna Potter, Con don; Mike Metcalf, Cecil; Mar tha Lane, Heppner; Lillian Sweek, Heppner; Opal Cayman, Stanfield; Arvilla Swanson, lone, Paul Jewell, Kinzua, and James M. Williams, Fossil. Those who received medical care, and were later dismissed, were the following: Jean Cole grave. Condon; Margaret Jenk ins, Spray, deceased, and Jon Prock, Heppner. Mr. and Mrs. David Flanagan of Heppner are parents of a daughter, born Friday, March 4, weighing 7 lb.. 5 oz. She has been named Deborah Lynn, and joins two sisters, Cindy Lor raine and Christy wane. Mater nal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Anglin of Reno, Nev., and her paternal grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. John R. Flanagan of Echo. When you patronize Gazette- Times advertisers, you help make a better paper Tell them you saw it in the Gazette-Times. We Have Added fETf f n rpi For 0 SrLbLb COME AND GET 'EM! WE NEED MORE ROOM FOR OUR NEW SPRING SHOES SO OUT GO THE PAST SEASON'S PATTERNS! mm", Phillips Retires After 31 Years At Kinzua Store r VIRGINIA KELSO KINZl'A-Jerrv Clap Phillip, butcher at the Ktmua Mcrcan- tile meat market nine Sept. 15. 1!4. retired Saturday noon when the More closed for the week-end. Clay, or "Butch. as he m known to all who patronlred the market, will move to Hepp ner where they will make their home. He and Mrs. Phillips have one daughter. Mr. Keith Al bion of Spark. Nevada, and three grandchildren. Danny. Mike, and Nanette Albion. Clay aava he expect to keep busy looking after the large yard of the home thev will have in Heppner until spring, when he plan to spend a lot of time on the golf course. Mr. and Mm. Phillip were presented a clothe dryer as a gift from their friend In the community. At a recent meeting of Fossil Lodge No. 110. lOOF. Clay was presented a 40-year veteran's jewel. Taking over the market on Monday morning was Everett Stewart of Long Creek. Mr. Stewart and their family will not move to Kinzua until school Is out. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Norrls went to Spokane last Tuesday to spend a few days visiting with Mr. and Mr. David Sltton and daughter Dobbl. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Coiner and two daughters of The Dalles were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mr. Joe Browning. The regular meeting of the Camp 5 Womens club was hold Wednesday at the Community Hall with Carol Norrls as host ess. Mrs. Helen Troxell. presi dent, was in charge of the meet ing with six members present. The group voted to have their refreshment stand at the lake at the start of fishing season with Barbara Mortimore as chairman. Carol Norrls will see that the rules for the 1966 schol arship given to a senior stu dent will be posted at the high school. The door prize was won bv Eva DcMerrltt and game prizes were won by Barbara Mortimore. Nancy Hawk. Helen Troxell, and Marie Hurett. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schoolcraft were business and shopping vis itors to Bend Monday. Mrs. John Hawk and Mrs. Earl NorrLs were in Pr neville Friday for business, shopping, and medical care. Mrs. Kenneth Norris and Mrs Earl Norrls went to Portland Tuesdav to take Kenneth Nor ris there from where he will leave for dutv In the Air Force. The ladies will visit at Lake Osweeo with Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Carpenter. Mrs. Kenneth Norrls has moved from Camp 5 to Service Creek. Mrs. Richard Lynch and Mrs, Rav Barnes spent Wednesday in Bend visiting with friends. Miss Joan Browning returned to Pendleton Sunday after hav ing spent the week-end here with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Shook went to Henoner Wednesday for medical care for Mr. Shook. Frank SDivev. son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Spivey, returned home Friday evening from the Heppner hospital where he had an aDDendectomy the Wednes dav before. The Home Extension meeting that was slated for March 10 has ben postponed until March 17 at the grade school. The Doubledeck card club was entertained last Wednesday eve ning in Fossil with Mrs. Helen Wright as hostess. High was won by Virginia smon, low Dy Zerita Conlee. and floating by Kathryn Flack and Virginia Kelso. Others playing were Marl Borinff. Vonnie Browning, and Marpe Asher. Mrs. Steve Conlee was a busi ness visitor to Heppner last Wednesday. Mrs. James Walker went to Omak. Wash., during the week end to spend several days with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Halverson. Ph, 676-9264 Retired Teachers Elect Officers IT UVCUX fAHTLOW IIUtiaON The Morrow Um IIIU Retired teacher organlia tlon met at the Umatilla F.lec trie Coop building Saturday tor a noon luncheon and bust nes meeting. The following officer were Installed: President Mr. Ree Morgan: vice-president. Ml Uenevteve Ma berry; secretary U1 Mayberry; treasurer Ruth Foster. Following the business meet ing. Mis Genevieve May berry, who ha taught In Alaska the nasi 2SI vear. showed colored slide of that land. The retired teacher will meet at the same location Saturday, All 23. at 11:00 a m. The Rev. and Mr. Frank Rob ert. native pastors of British Culana. presented an Interest ing and Informative service at the Irrlgon Assembly of Gtd church last Tuesday evening. Colored slide were shown de picting the agricultural and eco nomic crop of the country, a well a slide depicting the mis sionaries' spiritual endeavors. Rev. and Mrs. Robert were din ner guests of Rev. and Mrs John 11. Kenney the following Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs Robert Smith were host to grange member and friends for a card party at their home Saturday evening. F1e table of pinochle were In play throughout the evening, with high prize going to Mr-. J Don Kenney and John Marti. Low prizes went to Mrs. Scdalia Dexter and Andrew Jkiles. Mri. I Paul Slaughter revived the, traveling prize. Mr. and Mr. Andrew Skiles Invited the group to their home Saturday even ing. March 12. Men of the Irrlgon Assembly of God church hae begun a remodeling projot t of the par sonage basement. Partitions of two classrooms will be removed in order to provide a larger hall foi social activities of the cnurcn. .... Houghton school will le the week of March 11-18 Inclusive. School will resume March 21. Ladles of the community are welcome to play volleyball at the A. C. Houghton gymnasium on Monday evening at 7:XI p.m. "Reach Out" was the theme for the annual service present ed by the Assemblies of God Women's Missionary Council Sunday morning. The theme was resigned to encourage Chris tians to "reach out" beyond life's hindrances to a richer ex perience In God; then In turn to "reach out" in ministry to the needy of the world. A huge red heart outline framed the speakers throughout the service with the theme words across the center. The following - ladies spoke during hc program: Mrs. John H. Kenney, Mrs. Josle Bu chanan. Mrs. Rill Oavhoal Mrs. Earl Isom. Mrs. Batie Rand. Scenes of the community, the world, and the home were de picted by Irrigon's Womens . Missionary council president, Mrs. Walt Agee, Wayne Buchan an and Mrs. Dan Creamer, Dana and Danny. There were several musical numbers. Mrs. Leila Allen who has been operating the Kinzua Cafe for several months moved Saturday to Fox. Mrs. Allen plans to work in John Day. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Worlein of Portland visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Hyatt and Theresa. Mrs. Robert Kelso was a bus iness visitor, to The Dalles Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Doyai Hubheu and family returned home Sun day evening after several days with relatives in The Dalles. jyiilrlrULsljij May & Main Streets, This is the Mercury Monterey, a generous full-grown Mercury at a modest price. Luxury styling. Luxury features -and the Marauder V-8 engine for plenty of power. Come in and prove to yourself how little you need pay for a really fine car. Mr. and Mr. V. ! Elgin were called to Salem. Iowa, by the death of her father. L, K. Con tad. Swlcra were Tuesday at the Salem church. Congrcgat lona The Irrlgon Future Humemak-i-r 4 II i lab began It meeting with the 4 II flag pledge led by Vickie Cayman, and the pledge to the American flag, led by Iteltv Rlter. Mr. Andrew Sklle. leader of the group, showed the git I how to cover an Ice cream carton for use a a wasloba ket. Linda Reed demonstrated how to treat a dust cloth for more efficient cleaning. Follow ing the meeting, cookie were served to the group. The "Buv Bee-keeper' 4 11 club met at the home of their leaders. Mr. and Mr. Chester Wilson Saturday. Wilson show cd the club member how to prepare combed honey section, and Linda F.arly demonstrated how to make honey randy. which was later served to the group along with fruit punch. The "Busy Knitters" 4 II club met at the old Irrlgon :"iiool Thursday afternoon, with Mr. Don Lclghton. assistant leader, In charge In the absence of Mr. Mary Adam. The girl worked on ihhI sink, nat ana iv sup-iH-rs. and Mr. Lclghton show. ed them how to purl. Club mem bers present wore Sharon Stew art. Cheryl Hinklev, iconerta; Acock. Shorvl Part low. Dcbra 1 lluwo, Danette lclghton and Linda Reed. The Rev. and Mrs. John II. Kenney drove to Milton Freewa tor Monday to attend an Assem blies of God Sectional all dav Fellowship meeting. Rev. Ken ney. District ITesbyter. was In charge of the sen lee. SA Mike MoCov. son of Mr. and Mr. Warren McCoy. I home on leave after completing basic training at the San Diego Naval Training Center. Mike's next duty station will be at Nor folk. Virginia. Ills twin sister. Susan McCoy, a student at Fast ern Oregon college, spent the week end In Irrlgon with her family. Danette Lcighton and Karen Richards are participating In the annual Campflre girl candy sale, the only fund raising pro ject for the group. Al C and Mrs. John Wilson are parents oi a nany son. Thomas Wayne, born February 23. The habv weighed 7 lb. . o.. Maternal Mr. and Mrs. grandparent are Karl Wlttell of Boise. Idaho, grandparents and paternal are Mayor and Wilson. Irrlgon. Mrs. Chester AlC John Wilson and his fam ily are now residing at Amar lllo. Texas, where he Is sta tioned with the Air Force. Ann Schmeder. Mudent at Eastern Oregon College, met her folks. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schme der and family at the District basketball tournament In Pen dleton Friday evening, and re turned to Irrlgon with them to spend the week end. The irrlgon Lions ciun win sponsor a bingo party at tne A. C. Houghton Cafetorlum Sat- urday evening, March 19, at DANCE To Live Music Saturday Night Wagon Wheel HEPPNER Pbona 676-8937 Heppner MONUMENT t haitha MATTCSON MONUMF-NT A large num her of parent and filend of thai It. moment HU-li lu-htiol ttu- t'dent drove to Pendleton over the week end to take in the ha. ketball tournament game. Mr. Janet l-rwl took her daughter, Marlene, to the John Dav hospital Thursday, return inn home Sunday evening, Mar lene wa burned severely while making caudle, and now I re ruvf-rliiif from the chicken Imix. The I.llbum Hunt family of the L-S Ranch, their hired man and assistant cook spent Sun day evening at the L. J. Malle son home, Robert Fansler. a brother of Neva June, visited with Mr, and Mr. M. K. Jone last week. He wa on hi way from Wich ita. Kan. to Seattle, Wn, on a business trip. Fred A. Cox of John Day wa In town last Wednesday l la It hi brother and families and old friends that he knew when he lived here. He gave hi to card to all other that knew him. Mr. and Mr. Dale Hunt and two daughter had dinner and sxnt the evening visiting at the home of Mr. and Mr. Ray Dav I and daughter, Tatsy. Friend here have rcelvod word from Mr. anil Mr. Jack Harnham of Kingman. Ariz, of the birth of a daughter. Kim Louise, on February I'.V She welched 7 lb.. S oz. Mr. Harp- ham wa a teacher here throe year ago. Sandra Joyce Corley wa lorn Sunday morning, February 27. to Mr. and Mm, l.oul Corley of Hamilton, at a Pendleton hos pital. Grandparent are Mr. and Mr. Mike Corley of Hamilton and Mr. and Mr. L. I). Vincent of Ktmhcrlv. She Join a sister and two brother. Karl Lewi and hi sister, Mr. Rav Davis, left early Wed nosday, March 2. for Oakland, Calif., to visit one of their bro ther who I very 111 with can cer. Mrs. Robert Grrtson and Mrs. 7:3D pin. llermlston and Uma tilla merchant have donated manv nice prizes to contribute to the aucccs. of the evening Proceeds will go toward the Lloas Club Building Fund. F.v eyone Is welcome. Owe somebody a letter? Why not just give them a call? r sf h O Alt J: Pacific Northwest Bell Part of th Nttioflwidi Btl Syitrrn w lone Sorority Directs Easter Seal Campaign Volvinlei r committee leaders for varlou Phase oi tne y.mu l aoter Seal Campaign are work v. ing wllli Mt. Jane Un.Mroiii. lone, chaliman of the appeal In Morrow county, In this tear's drive for fund for the Oregon Society lor Crippled Children and Adults. Mr, l.lndstroin and members of IMa Omega chapter of Kp silon Sl.inia Alpha somtlty in lone havt placed the coin ran Ulster In place of business aiound the county, and will con duct street sale of the Faster lilies on ShiHt.iy. April l Spec Is I coffer hours are In-lng host ed In homes, around the area to add to the fund raising total The campaign will dose on Faster Sunday. Aptll 10. Kach irar Kalor Seal pro vide rehabilitation eare to a quarter million crippled child r n and adult regardless of cause of crippling, race, religion, natlonil background or ecu iioinle status "I InvHe the volunteer coop- ration of all resident or Mor row county In helping to bring this very finest, vast reaching c.ood no to its many crippled adult mid children sssihle in l!Mi." the county chairman i-mph.isles. nor last Tuesday on business. Mr. Jerry Hudson and child ren from the Kern'a Ranch on Doer Creek drove to I-ong Creek last Wednesday on business. TO I COLE ELECTRIC Motor Rewinding 1 INDUSTRIAL COMMKRCIALf FARM AND HOMK 1 PrdJeNmZTTTClJI
