Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current, September 29, 1966, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextL I 0 1? A B Y U OF 0 i 'J ' ". ' 0 710 J , - ' . w , , -- - ',,1 '- .-V , READY (or their lint football qam ol th ason aqalmt th Madraa Wbtt Bullaloo Saturday at Madras at 1:30 P-m. at th Hoppner Muitangi. Th Heppner oltrvon qoet Into th aamo with 1-1-1 record In pr-aon tilt. In th photo art (top row, from Ult)t Al Drake, Dean Kindle. Frank Lovaren (who luntalncxl a broken lea in th Hermlaton Jarre gam Satur day), Hal Bergitrom, Ilm Jacobe, Stev Pettylohn, ftuia Kilken ny, Bob Dobba, Terry Corbln, Pat Kilkenny and Lee Huion. Mid 83rd Year THE HE gaz: Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, September Martha Peck Ranks High In National Merit Test Prlnrtp-I Richard Carpenter win announced iniu one armor itt lli-iipncr HlRh school has iwn nnmca a win u in ft list, in fc the 1!M ti7 Merit Scholaralilp competition. Tlie Ntudent cited (or her ! hlith achievement Is Martha L. l'-k, daughter of Mr. anil Mr. Kenneth 1'eck, Lexington. She is ntnoni? the hlKhest M'urlne atudenta In the atuto o( Oreenn on the National Merit Scholarship quallfvlntt test, ad ministered lust spring In 17,500 schools nationwide. More than 11,1X10 scnilfin.ilisls were ap pointed across the country. The semlfinulljits con advance to rinallxt sttitus by receiving the endorsement of their schools, substantiating their qualifying test performance on a second examination, and submitting in formation about their achieve ments and interests. All merit scholars for 1!H7 wilt then be selected from the finalist croup. Somlflnallsts are representa tive of the country's most Intel, teetually able voung people, ac cording to John M. Stalnaker, president of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. "From them will come much of our future leadership," ho sulci. "These students bring honor not only to themselves, but al so to their families, their teach ers, and their communities." Stalnaker said. "Their success Is the result of their own efforts, including well directed energy, usually coupled with the effect ive direction and encourage ment of parents, friends, and teachers." To Improve the opportunities of financial assistance for those needing aid. NMSC sends the names of semlflnalists to all regionally accredited colleges and universities and to scholar ship-granting agencies and oth- er sources of nnanciai aui. Mua les show that about half of the semlflnalists in former years have received financial aid from sources other than the Merit Weed Program Reviewed At Monday ACP Meet By GENE WINTERS County Extension Agent Each year farmers and ranch ers are Invited to meet with the Agriculture Conservation Program Development Commit tee to adopt ACP cost sharing conservation practices. Monday afternoon 15 Morrow county producers met at the fairgrounds with agency people to review the 1966 ACP program and make recommendations lor the 1967 program. The weed control practice, as changed for 1967. received con siderable attention. The new practice. In addition to control ling perennial weeds, Includes biennial weeds In permanent vegetative cover when designat ed noxious by the State ACP De velopment group with approval ,f the Director, Farmer Pro rams Division, ASCS. Accord ing to tho specifications, this practice la applicable only In areas where weed control meas ures will be carried out on an organized basis which will min imize relnfestatlon. It was recommended to the local group that branching knapweed, usually a biennial 2TTE-THM ! v-" - A i t i;V" '."til MISS MARTHA PECK Program. In past programs at least 97 percent of semlflnalists have become finalists. Each finalist receives a Certificate of Merit In recognition of his disting uished performance In the pro gram. Finalists are eligible for the scholarships sponsored by NMSC and some 310 corpora tions, foundations, colleges, un ions, trusts, professional associ ations, and other organizations, and individuals, Names of the Merit Scholars chosen from among the l6-67 finalists will be announced about May 3, 1967. Crazy Days Due October 21-22 Crazy Days has been set In Heppner for the week end of October 21 and 22, Bob Henry, chairman of the merchants com mtttce of the Chamber of Com merce announced following a meeting of the committee Mon day. In Morrow county, bo included with those weeds eligible for control with Federal cost shar ing funds. Branching knapweed was said to be the number one weed problem in the county. This weed, first identified in the county in 1952, has made ser ious inroads to range areas In the general Illnton Creek, Wil low Creek, Balm Fork and Up per Rhea Creek areas. It was reported that It was showing up in other areas as well. The next step In receiving ap proval for the inclusion of branching knapweed In this 1967 program will be a meeting of all farmers and ranchers hav ing spreading knapweed prob lems to determine the area of infestation and set up a control program. The time and date of this meeting will be announced soon. , Johnson grass, a perennial, In the Boardman-Irrlgon area, was also recommended to be Includ ed. Noxious perennial weeds pre viously listed are Canada this tle, wild morning glory, white top. Russian Knapweed and quarkgrass. 51. .9.-.. P.- -' O'-' -.-fS ft 'J h' V ft Wl - V.ff V dle row John Harris, Al Witherrlte, John RawUnv, DennU O' DonnelU Mike Abnip, Jim Doherty, Ster Andenon, Nalbro Cox, Stan Rauch. Jell Turner and Rick Cox. Front row Steve Munk eri, Roger Britt Mik Smith, Bill McLeod. Dare Hall, Jerry Sterf. anl, Larry Pettylohn, Rob Abramt, Bill Greenup, John McCab and Matt Murray. Some oi th toam was absent when the picture wai taken. (G-T Photo by Spike Pardee). 1BKA 29, 1966 New Car Showings Due Here Friday Friday will be a great day for automobile enthusiasts. Most new car models will go on display during the day. and local dealers welcome all visits as they show off their new wares. There will be cof fee and sweets served to all by the three agencies here, Farley Motor Company, Fulle ton Chevrolet Company, and Heppner Auto Sales. Advertisements In this pa per announce the new 1967 models, Including those in the Ford, Pontiac, Chevrolet, Bulck. Mercury, and Rambler lines. Each dealer Is enthused about the models he has to show, and each will he glad to show features of the V7 cars and trucks. Channel 2 to Film Conservation Work Television station KATU (channel 2) of Portland will film a documentary motion pic ture of conservation work In the Heppner Soil and Water Conser vation district to be released ov er the station, Ralph Richards, work unit conservationist of the district, announced this week. He said that men from the station will fly here to make the film, probably on Thursday, Oc tober 6. They are coming to this coun ty because of the work done in strip cropping, In diversion ditches and other conservation practices, Richards said. Inter views will be conducted with farmers during the making of the film. Kerby Brumfield of the sta tion is in charge of the project, Richards said. HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Coming to extend birthday greetings to Mrs. Millie Doollt tie September 17, were her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doolittlo and sons Dennis and Ronald of Portland. They arrived on Saturday, her birthday, with a special cake In her honor, and returned to their home Monday. Chamber Concerned Over Weed Problems Concern over the problem of branching knapweed In the county was evident at the Monday meeting of the Cham ber of Commerce. Orvllle Cuts forth called attention to the problem, stating that PMA payments towards Its control have discontinued because It is considered a bienniel in stead of a perennial. The weed destroys grass and even kills sagebrush, he said. It makes range unfit for graz ing and some 15,000 acres in the county may now be cov ered with It. Infesta 1 1 o n s have been spread from this county to other counties. Weed seeds are picked up In mud on ve hicle tires and spread along roads, leading some ranchers to take steps towards keeping hunters' vehicles from their lands. County Agent Gene Winters advised that ranchers Inter ested In seeking government funds for control of the weed express themselves at : the ASC meeting Monday, which was done. The Chamber took no action other than to offer help at any time on the problem when the organization may be of assistance. Number - 31 PPNER 10 cents $100 Diamond Gift And Top Speaker Set for Banquet A $100 diamond will be given away and Reuben Long, co-author of "The Oregon Desert," will speak as two Exceptional high lights of the fdrthcoming Farm City banquet, which is schedul ed for Wednesday, October 26, in Heppner. The Farm-City banquet is held in connection wiin me annual , meeting of the Morrow County Livestock Growers association. The Heppner-Morrow County Chamber of Commerce and the Heppner Sll a.t Water Conser vation district Join the stock men in stnsoring of the ban quet. Randall Peterson of Peterson's Jewelers will give a diamond valued at $100 to be won by someone attending the banquet. He said that he felt attendance at the banquet has been below what it should be, and Is mak ing the offer to help attract a larger crowd. The diamond will be given away at the banquet. Peterson said that he expects to give each person a small pack et, all but one of which will contain a rhinestone. The par ticular one will contain the $100 diamond. Roller Rink Opens Friday for Season Morrow County Roller Rink will open Friday for a season of skating in the Heppner Fair Pavilion, according to an an nouncement this week by Mr. and Mrs. Wyane Harsin, who have taken over operation of the rink from Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Hudson. The new operators will offer free skating on Sunday after noon, October 2, in connection with the opening. Regular week end hours are 7 to 10 p.m., Fri days and Saturdays, and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Morrow County 4-H Clubs Observe National Week September 24-October 1 . Morrow county 4-H clubs and their leaders are Joining thousands of other clubs throughout the nation this week in observing National 4-H club week. County Judge Paul Jones has proclaimed the week and paid tribute to work of the organization for its contribution to youth and the future of the county and nation. Special emphasis on the observance of 4-H week is made in the second section of this week's Gazette-Times. Information on the various local clubs, their leaders, num ber enrolled and procedure for joining 4-H is given. Mer chants and businesses supporting the organization also have their messages In the section. Window displays in downtown Heppner show some of the work being done here by 4-H and call attention to 4-H week. Some churches will have special observances for 4-H in Sunday services. Gail McCarty and Mrs. Marjorle WUcoxen are Morrow county extension agents in charge of 4-H work. Accidental Shooting Claims Boy An accidental shooting while playing with his brother claim ed the life of Robert Lee Mack rn, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Law rence Macken, in Heppner Sat urday afternoon. The youngster, a third grade pupil in Heppner Elementary school, was shot in the face from a British-made .303 rifle In the Macken home, 6G0 Gar rlgus Street, according to Chief of Police Dean Oilman, one of the officers who investigated. The 11-year-old brother who held the rifle did not realize it was loaded. Chief Gilman said. There was only one cartridge in the house that fit the gun. Mr. and Mrs. Macken were shopping downtown. Other children In the large family were at home but were In oth er parts of the house and did not witness the accident Death apparently was instan taneous. The bullet entered the boy's head by the side of his nose. Time of the accident was placed at 2:55 p.m. by the chief of police. Both of the boys had rifles with which they were playing, and neither was believed to be loaded. The Mackens moved to Hepp ner about a month ago from lone, Funeral services were at Sweeney Mortuary Chapel Tues day at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bil lie Alsup, pastor of the Assem bly of God church, officiating. Interment was in Heppner Ma sonic cemetery. Robert Lee Macken was born in Portland on April 18, 1957. Surviving are the parents, Mr, and Mrs. Macken; three broth ers, James, Larry and Frank, all at home; and five sisters, Lois of Hillsboro. Patty, Shirley, Lin da and Jo Ann, all at home. Registration Up At Blue Mountain Registration at Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton, showed a sharp gain when the count was complete this week, President Wallace - McCrae - re- ported to the Gazette-Times by telephone Tuesday. The "head count," Including all who are enrolled in any part of the college, totals 894 this vear. The president explain ed that this does not mean that all are full time students. Lower dlvis i o n collegiate courses have 382 enrolled as compared with 292 in 1965, and the vocational-technical depart ment has 401 as compared with 298 last year. Thus, the total in these two departments Is 783 as compared with 590 last year. In addition, there are 75 in the Manpower Development Training program and 36 in adult education. The total "head count" of 894 is compared with 630 last year. The new vocational-technical building is in full operation, having just been completed. Dedciation is scheduled for Sun day afternoon, October 16, Pres ident McCrae said. October 8 Final Day to Register Sadie Parrish, Morrow coun ty clerk, calls attention to the fact that Saturday, October 8, is the final day to register for voting in the November 8 gen eral election. To accommodate those who are late in registering, the clerk's office in the court house will be open through- out the day and into the evening on the final day, Oc tober 8. The office will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on that day. r ...-' " T ' ANDT LANDFORCE. OSU extension wildlife specialist displays with some pride a big buck that he shot last season. He will be in Heppner Thursday evening to speak on "The Car of Ven ison from Shot to Pot" at the (air annex Thursday night. Octo ber 6, at 8 p-m. Landforce to Give Talk on Venison Care Andy Landforce, OSU exten sion wild life specialist, will present a program of general public interest at the County Fair Annex on Thursday even ing, October 6. at 8:00 p.m. His talk, "Care of Venison, from Shot to Pot," will include discussion of information re garding field care, skinning, cutting, wrapping, frezing and cooking of the game meat. Two films will accompany the talk, emphasizing correct field dress ings and cutting. A discussion period lor ques tions and answers will follow the talk and films. 1 ' 1 BOD (SPIKE) PARDEE - Rod Pardee Joins Newspaper Staff Rod (Spike) Pardee, 26, who has worked in and with news papers since he was 11 vears old, has joined the staff of the Gazette-Times to assist Mr. and Mrs. Wes Sherman, publishers. His duties will be principally in advertising and photography but he will also help in other capacities. Most recently on the advertis ing staff of the East Oregonian, Pendleton, Pardee moved to Heppner over the week-end with his wife, Gail, and seven-weeks-old son, Robert Roy. They are living in an apartment of the former Heppner Clinic building. Pardee was born and reared in Castle Rock, Wn., and he got his introduction to the newspa per business as a paper boy at the age of 10. At 11, he start ed work as a printer's devil on the Cowlitz County Advocate at Castle Rock. His interest in jour nalism was furthered . through the Boy Scouts when he worked for a journalism merit badge and continued in the field. Par dee's interest in the Scouts al so continued, and he became an Eagle Scout He retains this af fection for the Scouts and has helped with the organization as a Scout leader. The new Heppnerite graduat ed from Castle Rock High school and graduated from Columbia Junior College, Longview. He has attended other colleges and universities in Washington. For a time Pardee owned and operated The Observer, weekly newspaper at McCleary, Wn. Other experience includes work on the Columbia Press, Astoria, and the St. Helens Mist. He worked with the East Oregon ian advertising department for about eight months before ac cepting the position here. An active member of the Jun ior Chamber of Commerce, Par dee expects to participate in the Jaycee organization here. The Shermans state that Par dee was added to the staff to help make a better newspaper with more complete coverage, and at the same time to relieve other members of the staff of some of their duties. WEATHER By DON GILLIAM Official weather report for the i week of September 22-28 is as follows: HI Low Prec. Thursday 90 52 Friday 79 47 Saturday 69 50 Sunday 75 47 Monday 71 53 .02 Tuesday 76 42 Wednesday 85 48 f.y J " ' . v .. . M - ;,-V.r 4 ;.r..-j Hunters Poised For Deer Season Opening Saturday October 1 will be a double barreled opening for Oregon hunters, and the choice of tar gets will depend on whether in dividual preference is for big game or for upland game birds. Legal targets on that day will be buck deer, chukar partridge, Hungarian partridge, and blue and ruffled grouse. For the rifle enthusiast the choice is obvious, but for the gunner who likes all types of shooting the choice will be a tough one to make. Undoubtedly, most hunters will choose buck deer, with this general season exte n d 1 n g through October 23 east of the Cascades and through October 30 on the west side. Legal bag limit is one buck deer with vis ible antlers east of the mount ains, and one buck deer with, at least a forked antler west of the mountains. Last year more than 277,000 deer tags were Issued, and if the annual trend of past years continues, the number will be increased by about 5 percent this coming season. If your fa vorite hunting area is a little more. crowded than usual, you will, know you are competing against several thousand more hunters than you did a year ago. For the shotgun enthusiast, October 1 means chukar and Hungarian partridge, feathered bombshells of the rimrocks, sage and cheatgrass ranges. All gun ning for these fine upland game birds is confined to eastern Ore gon with no seasons scheduled for the west side. The season is a long one, ex tending through January 15, 1967. Bag limits are also liberal this year, with the allowable take 8 birds per day, singly or I ,,i tilt; oicaic, j j 111 wocj- sion. Probably the best bet for buck hunters in eastern Oregon will be in a broad belt through the John Day drainage and the Burnt and Powder River coun try. Mule deer populations are high throughout this area from the open sage and rimrock ranges to higher timbered areas. Rodeo Yearly Meet To be Wednesday Annual meeting of the Mor- rtvar onnntv rndpo committee will be Wednesday, October 5, at 8 p.m. at the Wrangler club house building at the fair grounds, E. H. (Tad) Miller, Jr., chairman, announces. Election of directors for those whose terms expire this year and election of officers will be held at the meeting. SinTnoetlrins for Imnrovement of the rodeo will be discussed. Miller said that he Is hoping ... . . . ; . for a gooa turnout oi inose in terested in the rodeo. All are welcome to attend. Elks Offer Bus Trip to Corvallis For College Game VntprtAinment committee of inrtcro Nr 3S8 Is seeking contacts from people in the area, members and non members, who are interested in making up a bus load to travel 10 me vre-gon-Oregon State football game in Corvallis on Saturday, No vember 19. The committee has up to ay tickets available for the game, and hopes to organize a bus load to make the round trip to the game. Plans are to return to Portland the evening of the game, stay there overnignt, ana make the return trip home on Sunday. Tho bus would stop for pickups of those wanting to board along the route in the county, leaving Heppner about 6 a.m. , . Indications must be made by those wishing to take advant age of the bus service within the next few days, by calling the Elks Temple, 676-8993, or Lindsay Kinc a i d, committee chairman, 422-7418. The offer is open to anyone who is inter ested, and is not limited to lodge members.