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HEPPNER CA2ETTE-TIMES. Thursday. Jun 50. 196$ Opinions Differ On Classification Of Public Lands (Continued from page 1) either of two public sale laws, he said. 'New Low Requirei Zoning The "new" law requires ade quate effective enforceable ion inc before it can be offered for sale. Since loning in Morrow county is not effective, provis ions of this law would not ap ply to the BLM lands hen. Sim mons said. The "old" public sale act con tains two provisions: 1. That the land be isolated and must not adjoin any other federal land on any of its sides. 2. That it be too rouch or mountainous for cultivation. Under this "old" law. the applicant files with a petition for classification. The land is appraised at a fair mar ket value and is put up for pub lie auction. It is awarded to the highest bidder. A preference right gives the adjacent land owner the right to meet, the high bid or three times the ap praised value. In which case he may purchase it. If the lands In this country are put up for sale it would be by Bureau motion, Simmons said. They cannot be put up for sale until classified. Should this be done, it would be under the first proviso since it is consid ered suitable for cultivation. Under the Desert Land act, the land must be suitable for agriculture and desert entries are limited to 320 acres. The entrvman has four years in which to file a final proof. He must file an annual proof to show developments. Entry History 'Not Good' Simmons said that history of Desert Entry has not been very pood. Only about one in eight or 10 entries have succeeded, he said. This, however, has been on all tvpes of land, and he ex pressed "the belief that Board man lands are better than av erage. In case of sale, the Bureau establishes a minimum bid but the bidding can go as high as it will, Simmons said in answer to a question. Rupert Kennedy execut I v e secretary of the Mid-Columbia Planning Council, asked In what size tracts the land might be offered under public sale, and Simmons advised him that with very few exceptions it would be in tracts of 840 ac res. Oscar Peterson, former county judge and interested in the pro posed North Morrow County Ir rigation district, read a state ment concerning the interest of the local group of which he is a part, its work in taking an engineering survey, and how his group had taken steps to file under the Desert Entry act. He told of their surprise at learning of the applications from the 'Portland group." He favors desert entry over public sale. "We don't pose as irrigation experts, but we are in this in all sincerity," he said. Chamber F errors Sale Harley Young, president of the Heppner-Morrow cou n t y Chamber of Comemerce, read a transcript of meetings of a re cent meeting of the organiza tion at which members voted in favor of public sale of the lands. Gus DeLude, Madras rancher, said that the land should be sold and be put back on the tax rolls. "We have been hold ing up the classification too long," he said. Mrs. Marvin McDole of Herm iston, who complained that she had a "rough time" getting an swers from Congressmen and others, asked questions of the BLM officials in making her presentation. Conard urged her to state her opinions for the record and said that the BLM's position would be stated in its report on the classifications. Mrs. McDole favored a Bureau of Reclamation project, saying, HOSPITAL NEWS TatlenU admitted to Pioneer Memorial hospital for medical care between June lt and and later dismissed, include the following: Borniiv Lamb. Hepp per; Rilleo Marquardt. Lexing ton: William Huston. Lexing ton: Frank Maeken. lone: El mer Ball, lleppner: Kthel Thom as,, Grants Pass; Floyd Cafile, Heppner; Farl Mortimer. Kin ma: Bruce Young. Heppner; William Ruppert, Salem; Nola Steers. Heppner; F.mma Cecil, Hardman. Those who were admitted, and are still receiving medical are. are the following: Burt Winters. Heppner; Marilyn Par ton. Kinzua; Larry Hekkala. Fossil; Winnie Zinter. lone; Lei la Palmer. Lexington; Lillian Sweck, Heppner; Jack Ray, Heppner: Clarence Asher, Fos sil, and Margaret Rippeo, Hepp ner. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Marler of Fossil on Fridav. June 17, weighing 7 lb.. 11 1 oz. He has been named Phillip Scott, and joins three sisters. Linda. Vicki and BUlie Jo. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Austin Presley of Jamison, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Epley of Middleton. Idaho became parents of a daughter, Laurie Ellen, on Thursday, June Zi. She weighed 7 lb.. 12 W oz.. and joins a brother, Daniel. Mater nal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Kelley in Idaho, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvel Epley of Condon. We want to see the land go on the tax rolLs but we don't want to see the farmers go broke." She discussed the high cost of irrigation and suggest ed that it could be as much as $55 per acre under private own ership, "Xo farmer can afford that." she said. Jack Sumner of southern Mor row county spoke as an inter ested person. "I feel this has tremendous potential and is a tremendous asset," he said. It is desirous for the county that recipients of the land be bound to develop it in an or derly and efficient way. In fa voring a Bureau of Reclamation project the former OSU instruct or said, "It is most important that the land be given to pri vate people but that it be bound for development." He said that in the long run the project could include all public lands and all private lands. Surrey Asked Judge Paul Jones, who was detained at a Portland meeting and arrived late for the session here, said that the county has urged a reconnaissance study an the lands immediately for a Bureau of Reclamation project. A letter from Senator Morse Monday was to the effect that the Bureau is studying the county's request. Luther Cramer of Hermiston, an entryman in one section, said that Desert Entry is very difficult and takes "a lot of time to work out the require ments." "It is very difficult to get a patent," he said. He added, however, that he didn't know of any who applied who didn't receive them. He said that there is insufficient well water for any more desert entries. Private proposals for irrigation water are at prohibitive costs, Cramer added. "i m not in favor of too much hurry in the classification," he said. "There was nobody inter ested until we went out and made it green. Now everyone wants to get into the act." Cramer said that he is not in favor of big developments since they appear to him to be spec ulative. "I wasn't in favor of the Bur eau of Reclamation project at nrst but I am now," he said and added that he was in fa vor of holding the classifications until a bureau of Reclamation oroject can be formed. HIGHWAY SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S JOB! When you patronize Gazette Times advertisers, you help make a better paper Tell them you saw it In the Gazette-Times. QUITTING BUSINESS 25 OFF ON ALL MERCHANDISE No Holdouts - Everything Goes SUPPLY SERGEANT HERMISTON Republicans Elect County Officers County Republicans met June 2S ami eiicted new officers of the count central committee. Mrs. Herman Winter was re elected chairman of the commit tee; Joe Balfe, vice-chairman; Mrs. Joh.i Venard, secretary and Elmer Schmidt, treasurer. The grt.up nominated 0car Peterson, former county judge, as Republican candidate for port commission. This will be for the position oi the unexpired term of the late A! Lamb. Peterson will oppose Harry O'Donnell who was appointed to serve In the post and was then nominated by the Democratic party to rer. in the general election. Mrs. Dick Wilkinson returned to Portland last Thursday morn ing by plane from a trip to Tempo, Ariz., where she spent several days visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bostwlek, and be came acquainted with her new granddaughter. Little Angela Leigh was born May 12. Tem peratures most of the time were above the 100-mark, but along Joe Burns to Talk At Chamber Meet Joe Burns of Hermiston, one i.f the community leaders who spearheaded the campaign that resulted In the construction of the Marlctte mobile home fac tory in Hermiston, will be the speaker at the Chamber of Com merce meeting In Heppner on Monday, July It. He will tell of the steps taken by the community in procuring the factory There will be no meeting of the Chamber mi Monday, July I. because of the holiday. with other residents, she found ways of adjusting to it. After her return to Portland. Mrs. Wil kinson attended the Grand Chapter meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star, and receiv ed an appointment to the ESTARL committee for the com ing year at installation cere monies Thursday evening. McNary Golfers Enjoy At Kinzua Club By VIRGINIA KELSO (Held over from last week I KIN'.l'A On Sunday. June t!, members of Kln.un Golf Club wen- hosts to the golfers of the McNnrv 'luh of Umatil la. One of the largest turnout!! of the year, n total of t'd men and women crowded the course throughout the day and Into the late afternoon. The art air was kicked off with a hearty breakfast served bv the men members of the lo cal club and a the day pro gressed, along with the flying divots and moans ami groans, a sumptions buffet luncheon was set forth bv the Ktntua lady members. When the swing ers had clubbed the last shot and the little old golf course was given a much needed rest, honors were carried off by a long list of golfers. For McNary ladles, low gross, Opal Lt'; low net, Wllma Bar ford; long drive. Neva Hark; closest to the pin, Pat Wanner. For lKnzua ladies, low gross, I.nVlnn Conner: low net, Marie Hulelt; long drive, I.nVlna Con nor; closest to the pin, Arlenc M-nroeior. L-... m..V..n, ....... I.,... ,M,aa Jim Cartwrlght; low net and long drive, Gene Watt. For Klnua men, low gross, Clarence Smith; low net, David Lovell; long drive, Ernie Wall and closest to the pin, Bob Mis ener. The popular Men's Stag Night, held at the local club on Fri day, June 17, was as usual highly successful and hulled by the golfers with much enthus iasm. As a deviation from the usual play, the men were div ided Into "two teams consisting of a high and low handicap player and prizes were award ed on the basis of total score for nine holes. Twelve teams participated In the event and prizes were awarded as follows: low gross, David Lovell and Lee Bailey; low net. Milt Boring and Bob Boyles; most birdies, Ed Wham; long drive, BUI Mac Innls; clos est to the pin, David Lovell. Following a short business meeting the usual buffet din ner was served. son of Fo-ssll went to Wallow last week end 1o bring home Daniel Stubblefleld who had spent the past two weeks there with relative. Coming home wild them were Amv and Heth MeCrae of Wallowa. On Tues day. Mrs. Stubblefleld went to Hciwl lo be with her brother Kr win Carpenter who had surgery there that day. t.oien Welse of Milton Free waler spent several ilavs here last week visiting his grandpar ents. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Flem ing. Mrs. Harvev Splvev and son Frank. Mrs. Maggie Combs and Mrs. David Matlison went to Madras Thursday when' Frank left bv bus for San Francisco, Calif. He will pcnd several weeks visiting his brother and family. Mr. and Mrs. Hill Rob erts of Mounlalnvlew, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. David Multiset! visited relatives in Redmond ov er the week end. Mr. nnd Mrs. Archie Cox, Wavne Cox. Mrs. Hill Stephens nnd son Mike nnd Shelton nnd Wavne Cox went to Portland Wednesday where Wayne left bv plane for Fort U'onard Wood. Missouri, when' he will be stationed. On Friday, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Stephens anil Mike left from Pendleton by train for Kansas where they will visit relative. Reuben Tipton of Creswcll visited friends here last Tuesday. Mrs. Arlet Campbell and dau ghter, Andrea went to rrlnevllla last Tuesday to visit with Mr. nnd Mrs. Humid Williamson. Mrs IViynl llubbell was guest nf honor ut a shower last Tues day evening nt the grade school, nselvlng gifts Tor her newiy adopled son, Robert Ituvle. four months old. Several games wer played with prle winners being Virginia Sltlon, Mrs. ('has. Hick- eit anil lluW Kandle. Mrs. Hub- bell thin opened her many lovely gifts assisted by her dauchler Sharon after which cake and coffee were served to those present by the hostesses I.lh Mnv Nlstitd, JoV Brock. Jeniiille Mathlas. Dirls Stub blefleld and llcv Halter. Dmi HriM-k went to Priest Riv er, Idaho over the week end to take Donnle and Melody Brock to visit their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Crowell. Mr. and Mis Hrock are leaving KlnxuA In Julv for Priest River when tlu v will take over the Crowell dairy farm from the Crowells who are retiring nnd plan to travel. Mr. nnd Mrs. David Sltton and daughter tvlilii of Spknno. spent .Sunday nnd Monday here visiting wllh Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sltton nnd family. Milt During went to I'ortluml Monday to meet Mrs. Boring who hud spent the past wink In San Francisco visiting her daughter Miss Margie llarklns. GIVE A GIFT certificate sub scription to Gazette-Times for birthdays, anniversaries or anv occasion: S1.50 anywheru. Adding machine tape, 25c roll, field Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dav id Mattlson lust Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shell and family of Spring Valley, Calif.. Mrs. Zolen Tripp and family of Redmond, Mrs. Betty Shell of Dayvllle, and Gregory Mattlson of San Diego, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Stubble- and family und John Nel- Large Lynden Cutup BBS Juicy and Ripe Watermelon lb 5 SMOKE CURED CNIC HAMS - 49& BED RIPE Slicing TOMATOES 23$ NO. 1 CUCUMBERS 2 29 MORROW COUNTY CREAMERY JUMBO SIZE PRIDE OF OREGON iirhB. ICECREAM CANTALOUPE ASSORTED FLAVORS f Half Of A ft For I Gallons, ea. 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