HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES, Thurtday. July . J96fi
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Hazards of House Trailers
If there was any question about the mobility of the pop
ulation today, all one has to do is get out on the highway
on a July 4 week-end.
Hundreds will be on the move with house trailers and
campers, and their "home away from home" will be cram
med in every campground far more tightly than they would
ever tolerate at home.
In a distance of about 20 miles on Highway 97 below
Bend at mid -day July 4, we counted some 50 such rigs on
the move. This was before the thousands reluctantly packed
up to leave the Idyllic spots they had found for the week
end. Once those rigs get on the highway en masse, the auto
driver who is try ing to get some place quickly might as well
give up. At the head of every line of bumper-to-bumper traf
fic will be a house trailer, a camper or a rig pulling a boat.
Old Joe Fretwell. late for an appointment at the golf
links, will fume behind the steering wheel of his car in the
line for just so long. Then he starts squirreling in and out
of traffic in the oncoming lane in the hope of passing Pokey
Mosey at the helm of the vehicle towing the boxcar, nothing
but the open road ahead for him. He takes risks and this
breeds accidents.
Now, don't get us wrong. We own a vacation trailer and
mightily enjoy it for a week-end in the wilderness. But
when we bought our rig, we got a little sheet of instructions
that told of courtesy on the highways.
Among the rules was one that said If traffic lines up
behind, pull off and let it pass. Most highways have many
turnouts, and this can be accomplished quite easily.
It is a disconcerting fact that not every driver using the
highwavs in the summertime is on vacation; not every driv
er has "all the time in the world. It seems to us that it is a
simple act of thoughtfulness for the slow one to recognke
that he is damming traffic and that those behind are dam
ming him.
As the number of campers and trailers Increase, the prob
lem on the highway is surely going to get worse, and the
conflict will become greater between those pleasure bent and
those out on business.
Regulation will be the result more laws to control the
use of the pleasme rigs. Those who would like to postpone
that day might help by showing more courtesy to their fel
low motorists.
The Women in Our Community
Under the old tradition, the woman's place was in the
home.
But when Mayor Clarence Rosewall addressed the Sorop
timist club at its initiation and installation meeting last
Thursday night, the thought occurred that we are fortunate
that the old tradition no longer holds true.
The mayor stressed some of the good works of the Sorop
timists the projects the women have undertaken to make
a better city and a happier community. One of their projects
during the past year was to sponsor organization of the Gold
en Age club, now an active and enjoyable group in its own
right Their work on the rodeo parade, scholarship program
and other activities are important
Add to the Soroptimists, the good doings of the Mother's
club, the Civic league, the American Legion Auxiliary, the
women active in church groups, the ones busy with lodge
work, those who carry the load in PTA, and one can realize
that women are carrying on a multiplicity of activities that
are vital to the life of the community.
Then stop and think of the wives in Heppner"s business
community who are either partners in business or perform
active roles in the operation of stores and other firms. As
one goes down the block in his mind, he will note that prob
ably 90 of the businesses are either composed of husband
wife teams or have women playing an important role.
The majority of our school teachers are women, and there
are many employed as secretaries, receptionists and in other
capacities in the business world here.
Men seem to step to the front and claim the credit for
most of the significant improvements in the community
and the women probably wisely let therm assume more cred
it than their fair share. But when you think of tke many
jobs that get done in our town particularly the unglamorous
ones, you'll find that women are among the prime movers.
No, this isn't National Women's Week or anything of that
nature that we know of, but just extending Mayor Rose
wall's remarks in our mind, we are grateful again that
women have emancipated themselves from the strict confines
of the home.
We wouldn't like to see them break away completely.
The home-cooked meals still taste mighty good, and it's nice
to find a neatly ironed shirt in your dresser drawer.
But what would we do without their work in civic, com
munity and business life today?
Council Moves Fast on Littering
Congratulations are due the city council for moving so
quickly towards an ordinance on littering!
The matter came up just a couple of weeks ago when in
dignation was expressed at Chamber of Commerce about the
papers, cartons, wrappers and so on that are scattered around.
At the Tuesday meeting of the council, the city attorney was
given instruction to draft an ordinance that would be con
sistent with state law on the matter.
It is hoped that this will give a little more emphasis to
the need to keep our city clean. City officers will have the
power to issue citations when they see anyone scattering
trash on the street or even on private property.
At the same time it should make those who do the lit
tering a little more conscious of the matter, tending to re
strain them.
The city will ask local organizations to cooperate with
emphasis on campaigns to keep the city clean and to edu
cate our people to the need for it
Councilman Bill Collins at the meeting Tuesday took
some exception to what he felt was adverse publicity, say
ing that he believes Heppner is one of the cleanest and best
cities in Eastern Oregon, and adding that all should be proud
of their town.
It is those who have pride in their town and who do their
level best to keep it a clean place to live who become so
incensed when they see the litter bugs at work. It is neces
rary to keep the pressure on the minority who show little
pride to ?ec that they don't scatter trash Indiscriminately.
Chaff and CHafcfcer
Wes Sherman
rAT BRINDLE. who has been!
laid ud for five months with
a broken hip, hobbled into the
G-T office this week and suld
that she could write "Chaff and
Chatter'" with all the nice
things people In the communi
tv have done for her during her
convalescence. She still has to
use walking crutches (or what
ever vou call those aluminum
things that fasten to your
armsi, but Is In hopes of throw
ing them awav In a few weeks.
She was staying at the Jerry
Sweeney home while the fam
ily was out of town when she
tripped and fell down the stair
way, sustaining the nasty In
jury. So many who have been hurt
or suffered reverses find this
cheering consolation from the
good deeds of friends In a small
community.
OVER AT Van's Variety, Wilbur
Van Blokland is trying to
make the transition from years
of working at cattle ranching
to selling variety goods with
his wife Mary. At this writing,
the outcome is a bit in doubt
he still has that faraway look
in his eve, characteristic of the
outdoorsman.
But Wilbur Is bound that he
is going to like selling toys,
notions and houseware. "Ar
thur" (arthritis i is helping him
make up his mind. It's nagging
him In the hips and that makes
it pretty tough getting on and
off a horse.
We've extended Wilbur an In
vitation to join the Aspirin club,
but he declares he doesn't want
to become a slave to any kind
of medicine not even aspirin.
C. C. HARRIS and Lonnie Har
ris, formerly of Pilot Rock,
are building the new drivein
restaurant on the former site of
Heppner Laundry, and they will
be partners in the venture. Are
they brothers? Father and son?
No. they are no relation and
never knew each other until six
months ago. Adding to the co
incidence is the fact that they
were both born in Welser, Ida
ho. OLD JUPE PLUVIUS seemed
madder than hops about
something Saturday. Maybe he
was tired of all this criticism
about having no rain. Or may
be he wanted to see the long
faces of all those who had plan
ned week-end camping trips.
Anyway, it was something more
than dew that descended upon
us. But if Jupe was mad, he
got over it quickly and smiled
on vacationers Sunday and
Monday.
YOU'LL HAVE to take Winn
Crust's word for it We didn't
see it. But he claims that driv
ing between lone and Lexing
ton Saturday morning, it snow
ed so hard for a few moments
that the windshield wipers
would scarcely carry It. We
thought we saw something that
looked like hail here but no
snow.
NOTHING LIKE TAKING a
spontaneous trip to get away
from it all. This is how come
we suddenly decided to go to
Bend country over the week
end. On the spur of the mo
ment we called the Maverick
Motel there Friday night and
reserved a place for Saturday
night. Once having done this,
we had to keep the appoint
ment, of course, and that gave
a far-fetched excuse for mak
ing the trip.
We've had a little exposure to
the Bend country and wanted
to do a little more exploring
there, so we did.
We didn't get in until about
9 p.m. and we saw nothing but
"No Vacancy" signs of various
varieties and colors from Mad
ras through Bend. We became
afraid that the Maverick peo
ple might give up and let our
accommodations go, but they
didn't.
When we pulled in, they had
just turned away a fellow who
tried to talk them out of our
spot, and we surely felt that
holding it was nice hospitality
shown to total strangers.
This is a beautiful new 60
unit motel, and it is a dandy.
If you ever want to get away
for a week-end and want to
"look out" the lakes, rivers,
buttes and dams of the Bend
country, we'd surely recommend
it.
IT LOOKS TO US that there is
enough room in the Deschutes
National Forest and other spots
near Bend to accommodate all
the campers in the State of
Oregon at once, but not in the
developed campgrounds. These
were pretty well filled for the
Fourth week-end. But that cer
tainly is beautiful and enticing
country.
From our friend, R. G. (Pack
ey) McFarland, an ex Chamber
of Commerce president in Bend,
we learned that they aren't
going to have their great Mir
ror Pageant this year. It takes
a tremendous amount of work
and organization. Unlike a pa
rade, their floats actually have
to float, and that makes quite
a difference, being on water.
While people were desperate
TO THE
EDITOR.
for accommodations, the be old
mot Butte Dam. landmark and
famous hotel In Rend was dark
and closed. Efforts may be
made to reopen It. but as of
the moment It seems doomed.
Bend has dozens of motels, but
Pilot Butte Inn seemed to give
the town a little extra distinc
tion. WE'VE ALWAYS had the yen
to do a little roekhoundlnc
when we got the time to do It
and so went a little berserk
when we came across the great
obsidian flow between East and
Paulina Lakes, south of Bend.
While the family was digging
In thp rocks rinni'hti'r Crnhv
cut her finger on the sharp vol
canic glass. We told her she'd
have to be real careful with this
stuff. When we looked up, blood
was flowing from a finger of j
Helen s. hhe got cut, too. Then,
while flipping a piece over we
sliced our little finger and al
so went for the Band-Aids.
Then we noticed Band Aid
wrappers all around the pluce.
HERE'S A COMMENTARY on
the times: A University of
Wisconsin student, who was
making a study of juvenile de
linquency, telephoned 12 homes
about 9 p.m. to ask parents If
they knew where their child
ren were. Five of the calls were
answered by children who had
no Idea where their parents
were.
RECENTLY WE received a nice
letted from Raymond C.
Stickler, Superintendent of the
Whitman National Historic Site,
Walla Walla, Wn., in response
to the articles on the Whitman
Mission that we wrote.
"I was Interested In your
comment about finding so few
Heppner people who have visit
ed the area," he wrote. "We
have had similar experiences
with many Walla Walla people
although they live only seven
miles away. We have been
pleased to have a school group
visit from Heppner the past two
years. This year, Mrs. tarmlch-
ael brought a group ot bo tor
a visit. Over 2,600 school child
ren were here during May, and
we believe most of them found
it to be an Interesting and re
warding experience."
He also sent a copy or tne
"Sager Story" which we loaned
to Harley Sager who was keen
ly Interested in reviewing the
story of the Oiklren In his
family line wha were In the
massacre.
CHIEF OF POUCE Dean Gil
man recently reported to the
citv council on the use of mo
torbikes around town. "They
quiet down for a while," he
said, "and then they start up
again."
Maybe we should recommend
the treatment given by the old
mountaineer who saw his first
motorcycle on the road, raised
his rifle and shot away.
"Did you get that varmint?"
his wife asked.
"Hit it. but didn't kill it." he
said. "I can still hear it growl-
in' but I shore made it turn
that pore man loose!"
Heart Attack Fatal
For Mrs. Burchell
Mrs. Mai Burchell, former res
ident nf Ij-xineton and mother
of Col. E. W. Burchell who has
been serving in Vietnam, died
Monday, July 4, in Salem after
suffering a sudden heart attack
Friday.
Funeral services were today
(Thursday), July 7, at Rigclon
Funeral Home in Salem. Mrs.
Burchell lived at 1220 18th street
N. E., Salem, and members of
the family will be there this
week.
Col. Burchell, who commands
the 34th Maintenance Group in
Vietnam, arrived on an emergen
cy leave in Salem Tuesday.
Mrs. E. W. Burchell, who has
been dividing her time between
Heppner and the home of her
mother-in-law in Salem, had
been in Heppner' last week but
returned to Salem Saturday up
on bcin; advised of Mrs. Mae
Burchell's critical illness.
To the Editor:
I nm verv ory to hear tf the
death of Leonard Gilliam. Lett
was oli oi my oldest Mends In
Heppner. I remember when they
mov,.i in from Rhea Creek and
moved Into the house we now
mil ilio "Cllliam Place." But be
fore the Gilliam moved into
town Dr. E. K. Swtnt'urn. wu
uml son Kaliih lived there. I re
member that my father was
building a house for Anna Gil
Ham on the corner of Jones and
Church stieets and right below
that one for Leo Crahtree, who
was related to the Will Rush
family who lived In a small
house in back of where the Ad
ventlst church now Mands
Kaloh Swinburn Is a retired
t.-a.'h.sr of dentistry at the I'nl
versltv of Washington the lust
time I heard from tiltn.
When ilir Ctlllum family mov
ed Into the house, there was no
Jones street as mv father owned
almost a block down there. 1 al
so remember when William Mc-
Klnley and William Jennings
Kryan were trying to see which
one won lit he the next president
nf 111.. I'tilled States The Gil-
liam pcoplt were Republicans
and the l eager tamlly wen
IVmoerats (which I stlil ami
There ui-ri- no house in te
tween the Gilliam house and the
big Yeager house down on Al
kull dm Water) Street. The Gil
Hum kids used to make me so
angry I almost blew my lop. as
the sayiiig goes. They kept yell
ing, "Hurrah for Mckinley," but
my mother would not let me
answer back. But I did wenever
she was uptown.
There Is quite a storyaboutthe
the time we lost Earl over In
Dutton Canyon west of town. He
was lost foi a day and a whole
night. I can still see the coal
oil lanterns used by the men of
the town out lxklng for him,
but Newt Jones and wife had
already found him and kept him
for the night. You were right
when you said the Gilliam (am
illy were among the leading fam
Hies of Heppner at that time. I
also remember that Len s father.
Four Youths Find
Boys State 'Great'
"It was great!"
This was the evaluation of
Boy' Slale at forvallls June 1J
IS In th opinion of the four
Heppner High fepresentatlves,
as expressed by Mike Sweeney,
one of their number.
Sponsored by the American
Uglon. Hoys' "'
souths attending the opportun
ty to mv some of the state'
leading figures. Including Gov
ornor Maik Hatfield, and learn
more aboi.t state government.
Participating In a mink trial
conducted at the ween -long scss
km was Arthur Johnson of Eug
ene. who is defense counsel for
Annette Buchanan. V of O Em
erald managing editor, In the
now famous case Involving a re
tHirter's Immunity from reveal
ing source of Information,
The fom Heppner boys, all
seniors next year. Included
Sweeney. Jim Jacob, Hob Harris
and Steve Anderson.
in city elections nt Hoy' State.
Sweeney was elected a city en
elneer and In county election
Hob Harris was chosen a county
commissioner. Sweeney was al
so elected a justice nf the H-ace
ami ran as the Federalist party
nominee for senator but wut de
feated Gov. Hatfield discussed bis at
tltude towards Vietnam, and a
( apt Mack of the Marine Corps
showed motion picture on lel
nam and discussed obJftlvr
thnre.
The los heard three lobbyist
discuss their work In the legls
Inturc und also heard a talk by
Representative Phil Lang of
Multnoii.ih county
Jim and Steve stayed In Pol
Ing Hall on the (XSU campus and
Huh and Mike lycd In Cauth
urn.
Walter Jacob, Jim' father,
took them to Boy' State, ami
they cauiv home on the 4 It t.u
with ilie from Morrow county
who had attended the 4 II mini
liter Rcsalon.
Cr
Jay Sumner Visits
Jay Sumner of Los Angeles
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Lovgren and other members of
the family here Saturday
through Monday. He had been
on an air trip to Washington,
D. C, and Dayton, Ohio, for the
Rand Corporation before coming
here for the visit- Sumner is a
brother or Mrs. Lovgren and of
Jack Sumner, also of Heppner.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cal
Sumner cf Prineville, came Sat
urday also for the family gath
ering. Jay returned to Prineville
with them Monday, and his
mother took him on to Portland
to catch a plane back to Los
Angeles. Upon arriving in Port
land, he found he had lost his
plane ticket. A call back to
Heppner failed to bring it to
light, and so he had to buy an
other. H-'n anyone seen a plane
ticket to L. A.?
We agree with Bill that Heppner compares pretty favor
ably with other towns in Eastern Oregon in the appearance
it presents, but there is still room for improvement.
Scrupulous attention to tidiness will make Heppner even
more inviting, and the council and city officials deserve
every cooperation in this movement.
Frank, was the mayor of llepp
ne at the time of the I'.XVI
cloudburst I had charge of
building the boxes the people
were burled In. As long as I
shall llv I will never forget the
awful davs and nights follow
Ing the flood. I have the f loo I
story written up In my "History
of Morrow County "
Sincerely.
O. M. Yeager '
COMMUNITY
BILLBOARD
Coming Events
GOLDEN AGE CLUB
Monthly meeting, Tue , July
Eplcopl Parish Hall
I'otluck dinner, 7:00 pm.
Senior cltiwn Invited.
ELKS DANCE
Saturday. July 9
Western Style, live mule In
lounge. 9 30 p.m. 1:30
a in.
KHF REHEKAII
Annual picnic, mem b e r ,
families, friend
McNarv Park
Sunday, July 17. noon pot
luck KICKOKF DANCE
Morrow Couny Fair and
Rodeo Court
Saturday, July 9. Fair Pavll.
Ion. 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a m.
Music by The Tayne.
SIDEWALK BAZAAR
Join the 2 day fun!
Uits of unix-llevable bar
gains! Friday, Saturday, July 8 and
9
A Downtown Festival!
Parking meter covered.
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Support These Organizations
AT THE
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And Projects Will Go To
Church, Club And Com
munity Projects
LEXINGTON I PLE CLD ' METHODIST
GRANGE SANS S0UCI W$CS
HOME ECONOMICS CLUB REBEKAHS (WOMEN'S SOCIETY)
COOKIE BAR riBDV7wc gbaTTags
DIPPY DOGS BAKED FOODS
SPICES
AT FORMER LOCATION NOTE PAPER
o' Between Central Mkt and 111
Fred's Cafe Heppner Auto Part Near Heppner Auto Porta
iiSVTUCD'C w TRIPLE LINKS CLUB OF
MOTHER 5 JAYCEES uni , v
CLUB HOLLY
PUBUC SERVICE tirDFIAUC
STAND SALE REBEKAHS
SNO-CONE ENTERTAINMENT
SALE HOME BAKED PIES,
In Little League cakes, pasthies
dr. scHAFFrrr office Shack on Sidewalk
At Heppner Auto Porta
latter-day I0NE GARDEN RAINBOW
SAINTS CHURCH CLUB GIRLS
PLANTS, BULBS,
Bake Sale, tacky tape CAR WASH
Pronto Pups
B Turne' Van Marter Fu"to" Parage
By MUHRATS FRIDAY, JULY 8
bexall drug and Bryant 10 ajn, t0 4
FKEE MORROW COUNTY RODEO
Rockhounds KICKOFF
PARKING So.e and DUp.oy DANCE
SATURDAY NIGHT
AH Day JULY 0, 9:30 P.M.
. , , In Front of ...
Friday Cr Saturday rnuTV(. Fair Pavilion
In Heppner vjONTY S Heppner
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