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District Garden Clubs Meet For Convention Br KATHERINE LINDSTROM IONB Several member of the lone Garden dub attended the Blu Mountuln District KnII Garden Club meeting Inwt Wi'd ncminv In Pendleton. The bul new meeting and wnrkHliop wag new at t, twiner with no h()N luncheon at noon Among the 47 attending were me roimwing from here: Mr. Garry Tullla, Mm. F. T. Martin, Mrs. Fdlth Nlchnson, Mm. Clell Uea. Mr. Tom Huston. Mr. C. v.. Jones, Mr. Innle Henderson, anil Mr. II. 8. Huber. Mr. Mar tin, district director. nresentixl five mate award made at the state ronventlon In June, to inree winner from thl district. In other business Mr. Huber wn elected to nil the resign. Hon of the dUtrlot historian, Mr. Martin reported on the State Convention of Garden nun held at Medford. She showed slides and also showed picture and reported on the post convent Inn tour of the Sis klvmi National Forest. Miss Alma Rohrman of Pen dleton told of her trip to the National Convention of Federal Garden cluba held In Loulsla ana and of a post convention tour through South America. Melena Car Bum Mr. and Mr. William Melena had the misfortune to lose their car by fire Inst Thursday even ing. They were returning to lone from the Verner Troedson ranch, when the wire under the dash caught fire from an undeterm ined cause and any efforts to put It out failed. The car was completely destroyed and a por tion of the pavement nenr the Crum ranch was burned. Mem ber of the (um family helped keep the blae controlled. Mr. and Mr. Norman Nelson and family spent the week-end In Moscow, Idaho, where they were Ruests of Mr. and Mr. John Dixon. Mr. Dixon I on the staff of the University of Ida ho. They attended a football game between the University and the University of the Pa cific from Stockton, and witnes sed an HI yard run by one of the team members. According to word received from her family here. Mrs. Mat tie Morgan of Ashland Is on an autumn tour, which has taken her through Canada to the East ern coast, and she Is now visit ing In New York City. Mr. Berl Aker has returned from spendltiR a week at the home of her son Robert Aker and family In Portland, and get tins acquainted with her new grandson. Jeffry Robert. Mr. Kelly Andrews of La Grande spent the week -end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Slierer. Mr. and Mrs. John Howton of The Dalles were here this week end for hunting and to visit his sister, Mrs. Keith Ilea and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Baker drove to Odessa, Wn.. for the Sunday marriage of Mr. Baker's nephew, Larry Van Buren to Shirley Ramm. Their son Ron ald Baker of Hermlston also went with them and their dau ghter, Mrs. Don Larsen of Wen atchee, was present too. Louis Buschke has returned from a successful moose hunt in Canada. The meat was quick frozen and then brought home. He found the country quite brushy and difficult to Ret throuRh In the hunting areas. Mrs. E. R. Schnffer. Worthy Matron of Locust Chapter; Mrs. Lewis Halvorsen, member of the Knights of Eye Templar Foundation; Mrs. Omar Rlet mann, Mrs. Roy W. Llndstrom, and Mr. Halvorsen drove to Hermlston last Wednesday eve ning to attend a district meet ing of Queen Esther Chapter No. 101. They were accompanied by Mrs. Tom HuRhcs, worthy mat ron of Ruth Chapter No. 32 of lleppner. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Morgan, Bonnie and Virgil, and Teresa Stcfanl were In Portland this week-end for the Oregon State vs. Southern Cat. football game I0NE LIONS CLUB ROOM SALE Wednesday & Thursday October 12 & 13 Heppner on Oct. 12 lone on Oct. 13 Door to Door WHISK BROOMS 6 FLOOR BROOMS PROCEEDS TO OREGON SCHOOL FOR BLIND (Brooms mad by Oregon Industry for The Blind) at Multnomah Stadium on Sat urday evening. Guest of Mr. and Mr. Leo Crahtree are Mr. and Mr. E. E. Meyer of Portland. They spent tne week-end In the mountain hunting with the L. A. McCabe family and after vis iting here thl week plan to end their vacutlon after anoth er week end In the mountain. Hunting guest of Mr. and Mr. John Eubank at their mountain cabin were Mr. and Mr. Errett Hummel of Beaver ton; Mrs. Hummel' brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs, Winnie Cammon; Loy Marshall; the Eubank' son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mr. Dale Rodriguez, and Mr. and Mr. Lewis Halvorsen. Mr. Cammon I principal of Forest Grove High school and Mr. Marshall Is the superintendent of school at Forest Grove. Jack Hynd and son Dick and three friends of Dlck'a from Oregon State were hunting at Free7A-out with a party of ten. All of the party filled their deer tag. Mr. and Mr. Berl Aker have received word of the birth of their second grandchild In one month. Mr. and Mr. Berle Ak er of Pine RldRe. S. D. are the proud parents of a little dau ghter. She wa born September 29, weighing 8 lb., 6 oz., and has been named Ramona Mich elle. McElliqott Get Letter of Merit Pat Mchlllgott. son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McEUIgott, wa awarded a letter of commenda tion from the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test by Harold Beggs, principal or the lone HlRh school. The letter of merit Is given In recognition of outstanding performance on the tents which were given to 800,- 000 Junior In the nation last spring. Pat, a senior, placed among the top 7 per cent of Juniors taking the test and among the top 2 per cent of IDC7 seniors. Mr. and Mr. E. R. Schaffer Kwnt Saturday night and Sun day in Monument, where they attended a sliver anniversary celebration honoring Mr. and Mr. George Slubblefleld. Mrs. Stubblefleld was the former Cora Scott. The Home Economics Club will meet on Thursday, October 20, at the home of Mrs. Berl Akers with Mrs. Cleo Childers as co-hostess. The ladles will serve dinner at noon. A dona tion to the club treasury will he accepted. lone Legion and Auxiliary members met at the Legion Hall last week for a clean-up day and to sand the dining room floor. They continued the work this Tuesday and then held an Auxiliary meeting. It was de cided to serve a turkey dinner on Election Day. Mrs. Ksr Hansen of Port land left this week-end to visit her sister. Mrs. John Turner In Baker. While a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rtetmann, the ladles entertained In honor of another sister, Mrs. Walter Roberts, and Mrs. Rlet mann's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bill Rletmann on their birth days. Others present were Mr. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rletmann and family, and BUI Rletmann and family. Little Roger Childers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Childers, en joyed his second birthday with a family party on September 25 at his home. Other guests pres ent were his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bechtell Helix and Mr. and Mrs. J Childers of Mubton. Wash. Among dates to remember this month axe: Topic Club at the home of Mrs. Milton Morgan on Friday af ternoon, October 14. October 1TA meeting will fea ture an International program at the school cafetorlum on Thursday evening, October 13, at 8:00 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crum will show slides and movies of their recent trip to the Holy Land and the THE m . HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, October Near East. There will also be musical numbers. 4 II Sunday will be observed at the lone United Church of Christ on Sunday morning at the 11:00 a.m. service. Mrs. Marlorle Wllcoxen, the new extension agent, will be among those In attendance. Willow Grange will meet on Saturday, October 15 with an open house following the bus Iness meeting at 9:00 p.m. Granger and non-Grangers are Invited to come and enjoy card and game. Bring the family a there will be game for children too. No admls slon charge. Hunting Guests Visit in Kinzua Br VIRGINIA KELSO KINZUA Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Held and Mrs. Charles Mitchell spent the week-end at Fort lewls. Wash, visiting with Pvt. Charle Mitchell. Chuck Is being sent to Texas for further training. Mr. and Mr. Lloyd Shelton were business visitor to The Dalles Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Rush and family of Cascade Lock spent tne week-end with Mr. and Mr. Vernon Perry. Mr. and Mr. George Smith of Vernonla arrived Thursday to do some hunting and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith and daughter Susie. Kenneth Wham, who I at tending Central Oregon College at I lend, sepnt the week-end visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wham. David Whltsett of Pendleton visited friends here Saturday. Spending the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hlne were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hlne and Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Hines of Lehanon. Week-end hunting guests of Mrs. Bert Hoover were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner of St Helens. William Locngcl of Netarts came Thursday to spend sever al day with Mr. and Mrs. Lou Is Lorengel and family. Miss Joan Browning and Jer ry Roe of Pendleton spent the week-end here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Browning and Lin da. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Oyler of Beaverton were Friday night Ruests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Slinkard. They came up to move the rest of their household goods. Visiting Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Norrls was Irvin Gut shall of Spokane, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Mur dock went to Bend Friday to vis It with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reed and do some hunting. Spending the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferrel were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nesendors and son Ed Long of Portland. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferrel were Mr. and Mrs. Duane Grassel and family of Prineville. Mr. and Mrs. Wlllard Wilhelm and family of Prineville spent the week-end at Camp 5 with Mr. and Mrs. John Hawk and family. Week-end hunting guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank DcMerrlt were Robert Dnge and Bert Pet- tit of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Visiting last week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Jones were Mr. and Mrs. Cary Johnston of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brasnbaugh of Oregon City. A new family to Camp 5 Is the Alva Olivers. They came to Kinzua from Sandy and have a daughter Louise who is in high school and a son Larry who has recently returned from a Job Corps Assignment in New York. They also have two married sons Ben and Gene, who with their families live in Kinzua. Visiting at the Ed Ellis' dur Ing the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Barnes of Estacada, George Ellis of Tygh Valley and Warren and David Carter of Sandy. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Jones were business visitors to Portland on Monday. 2 Ranches Enter Herefords in PI The Herbert Ekstrom A Sons ranch, lone, has entered six head of Hereford cattle and the Kirk Jr. Robinson ranch, near Heppner, two head of Hereford in the beef cattle division of the 56th annual Pacific Internation al Livestock Exposition in North Portland October 14 through 22. The Pacific International's di versified- livestock show annual ly attracts exhibitors of some 3,000 breeding animals from all western states. The PI program includes a Class A horseshow, the North west Finals Rodeo of the North west Rodeo Association and Idaho Cowboys Association, a poultry and pet stock show and a wide range of commercial and educational exhibits. Nearly $100,000 in cash pre miums is distributed to award winners. Tell the advertiser von uw it In the Gazette-Times. Valby Lutheran Receives Baptismal Fount as Gift Valby Lutheran church ha a new baptismal fount, made with metlculou care and showing the workmanship of a skilled craftsman. The congregation Is filled with appreciation and gratitude at the unusual way it came to mem. It 1 the rift of Werner E. Weber of Fredericksburg. Texas. who know no one here and who ha no connection with the local church, other than his ded Icatlon to Christianity and t love for churches. Louis Carlson, chairman of the church board, said that the cnurcn needed a baptismal fount and advertised In the na tlonal Lutheran magazine in the hope of finding someone who would construct one or had one for sale. The members never dreamed that the ad would find a man so religiously dedicated that he would build It for them at no cost, equip it and send it to them, freight prepaid. Weber, who 1 an ecclesiasti cal arts designer and craftsman. In his correspondence, said, "The congregation Is not to send me anything in return, nor to thank me. It is I who am thankful to have had an opportunity to fashion this thing. It has brought me great toy. I do hone the congregation will like the design. It is not entirely mod ern (I don't like modern things myself), out It is not Swedish. either. Our Paint Room tried Its best to match the color samp le." The fount has a flat Latin cross on the lid, symbol of the spread of Christianity to the four corners of the world, and that the Apostles were to go to preach the Gospel and baptize. A Greek cross at the center sym bolizes The Christ who rules over all the world. A dove at the side is the symbol of the Holy Spirit that comes down at baptism. "When you dedicate the fount. give God the glory and honor," wrote Mr. Weber. "Members of the congregation may pray for Stewardship Week Observed at Dinner The annual stewardship din ner of the lone United Church of Christ was held in the social rooms Sunday evening, Septem ber 25, with the Rev. William Meyer, conference minister of church extension and steward ship, as guest speaker. Donald Bristow, church mod erator, presided at the meeting. following Rev. Meyers talk, Kenneth Smouse explained the 1967 budget and Robert Riet mann discussed the items in the budget and asked that pledge cards be brought to church or mailed to Kenneth Smouse by October 9. Mr. Rletmann, who Is chair man of the board of trustees, was in charge of arrangements for the dinner and meeting and Mrs. Earl McCabe was chair man of the committee to serve the potluck dinner and to dec orate. Members of the board of trustees and the deaconnesses assisted with the serving and decorating. Using "God's Boun ty as a theme the rooms were attractively decora ted with many fruits and vegetables of the season and the buffet ta ble was centered with a large cornucopia overflowing with these. Another meeting of Interest was on Wednesday evening, October 5, when the Women's Fellowship sponsored a family i night at 7:30 with Dr. Henry Reifschneider, who has recently returned from a world tour, as guest speaker. A coffee hour followed the program. National Forests Set for Hunters With only three exceptions, all National Forest land in Ore gon were opened to deer hunt ers when the general season op ed Saturday. October 1. None of the three exceptions is in the eastern Oregon area. Kenneth O. Wilson, fire control thief for the Pacific Northwest region, said that Ashland Creek on the Rogue River National forest, Rock Creek in the Marys Peak area of the Sluslaw Na tional Forest, and certain areas under protection of the Klam ath Forest Protection associa tion will be closed. Hunting is open and hunters will be welcomed to the Hepp ner Ranger district of the Uma tilla National forest Hunters are urged to use ev ery possible precaution in the use of fire. "This has been one of the most Titical fire seasons in years," Wilson said. "Even though there has been some rain in most areas if the National Forests, a few days of dry weather could return the fire situation to a point as dangerous . as it has been at any time during the summer." 6, 1966 Sec. 2 THIS BAPTISMAL fount U now In us et Valby Lutheran church, gift of Werner Weber of Fredrick burg, Texas. The Texan, a church furniture craftsman, read in national church magazine that Valby church needed a fount He made It to the church' pac ification and aent It freight prepaid to the church at no cost and requested that no thank be giTen hint. me, but do this in your own homes. Ask God that He give me further opportunities to do things for other congregations.'' In his first letter. Weber ask- ed that the church instruct him of the design desired, and then ne sent sketches for approval While attempting to follow the donor's wishes in omittini? expressions of gratitude to the Texas Christian, members could not resist rurnishing the infor mation to the paper to show the spirit of this churchman anil what Christianity means to him. Weber expressed hlmsp If simply in one of his letters, '1 ininK uoa nact it be that I saw and read your ad in the L. S. (church oaoer) for I harrilv look at them." Ponies Outdistance lone Graders 34-21 By TERRT HUGHES On Thursday. September 22. the Heppner Ponies traveled to lone, with their coaches Tom Hughes and Clint Aeee. HeDD- ner, with 33 players, against Ione's 14 players were given a run for their money. Final score was Heppner, 34, and lone, 21. scoring touchdowns for the Ponies were Tommy Hughes. Bruce Marquardt and Dean Wright. Ione's touchdowns were scored by Rick Barnett and Doug Beggs. The Ponies played again at Arlington on Friday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. - 1- e 1 Boys 8 through 1 Mil HM! i, f llPIjp I aT lM If inii W WIN! Warm-up Jackets! Helmets! liver or bronze trophies! PLUS an all-expense-paid trip to an NFL game with your dad. AND a "Tour of Champions" to Washington, D.C., and to the annual NFL Play-Off Bowl gam in Miami, Florida (with both mom and dad). HURRY I BRING YOUR DAD TODAY I ALL BOYS COMPETE SAT., OCT. 8 RODEO GROUNDS, HEPPNER PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! Public invited to Watch Monument News By MARTHA MATTESON MONUM ENT A 25th annlver sary dinner was held for Mr and Mrs. Lewis Neal at the Bill Neal home Sunday afternoon, .-w-piemner a. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rounds, Mr. and Mrs. David Rounds. Mrs. Diane Martin and daughter of wavviue, Mr. and Mrs. Archie leathers of Long Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Bovd Hinton of Monument, Mr. and Mr. Bob Holmes and baby of Kimberly. Friends here have received word from Hugene that Mark Clifford Merrell Is seriously 111 In the hospital there. They are former residents here and op erated the post office for sever al years, until they retired and moved to Eugene. They would like to hear from old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Da r re 11 Farren moved their son-in-law and dau ghter, Mr. and Mrs. Bobble Cox to Portland recently where he will be emplyoed. Leonard Flake of Seattle. Wn.. spent a few day with hi neph ew and family, the LeRoy Bux tons. Mrs. Buxton and son drove to Prairie City with Mr. Flake to visit his sister, Mrs. Blanche Buxton who is in the nursing nome mere. Melvln Round of Idanha came by plane for the week-end to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Round. He also en loved hunting with friend. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett White of Medford spent last Tuesday night at the Murd Stubblefleld home. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thompson and two girls of Dayville spent Saturday hunting at the Carl Cox ranch. Mrs. Lela Sloan. Mrs. Deanna Sloan and daughter, Mrs. Grade Matteson and children, all of Long Creek spent Tuesday vis iting at the home of Mrs. Sam Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox of Portland were visitors at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D aire 11 Farrens and Mx. DON'T MISS THE BUS Don't let lack of ready cash cause you to "miss the bus" on some of the best opportu nities that may come your way! Opportuni ties to make an exceptional "buy ... op portunities for profitable investment The only way to have the cash you'll need when you need it is to start saving NOW! OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN BOX 739 STILL TIME TO BE A ENTER PUNT, PASS & KECMl COMPETITWN TOBAY! Footballs! Gold, GET FREE! A book kicking tips written by top NFL experts. Also, an attractive PP&K tie-lapel pin. You must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to register. Registration close October 8! HEPPNER AUTO SALES, and Mr. Carl Cox over the week end. Mrs. Boyd Hinton was called to John Day last Friday where her mother, Mrs. Tom Throop of Dayville was In the hospit al. Mrs. Sharon McKlnnon and children of Heppner spent the week-end with her folks, Mr. and Mr. Boyd Hinton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porter were here over the week-end from La Grande and took In her parent's 25th anivnersary par ty Saturday evening. A. C. "Slim" Owelng passed away at the Boise Veterans hos pital Sunday morning, Septem ber 25. Burial was Thursday, September 29, at Gresham. Sur vivlng are hi wife, Theo; a daughter, Margarete Holmes; a son, John Oweing, and five or six grandchildren. The 25th wedding anniversa ry of Mr. and Mrs. George Stub blefield wa celebrated Satur day at an open house at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murd Stubblefield. Dale L. Matteson of Pilot Rock, Harley L. Matteson of Pen dleton, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Black of Pendleton, were week-end hunting guests at the Elmer Matteson. Two teenage hunter narrow ly escaped serious injury Satur day night when their car turn ed over on Monument Mountain road. The driver misjudged a turn, the car struck the bank and turned over on Its top. The accident was investigated by the sheriffs office, and the boys were taken to John Day for ob servation. A cow expecting twin calves. owned by Mr. and Mrs. George Stubblefleld, which was on the mountain at the Gus Peterson ranch, was shot Saturday even ing. There have been many, many hunters seen passing through the area since last Thursday. Ellen Moors has been visiting her brother and others at Pen dleton the past two weeks. Tell the advertise you saw it in the Gazette-Time. ASSOCIATION PENDLETON 13!!! WINNER! of punting, passing, place- Inc.
