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HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES. Thunder. Hownbw 10. 1968 Services Held for Old-Timers Newf O'Harra, 80, Dies Sunday In Hospital Here Kni'tnn f)rl:inifa lKult Ci' Harra, prominent Lexin cton rancher who had observed his M)U birthday on October 9. died In Tionoer Memorial hospital Sunday after beinc In failing neaith tor about six years. He had been hospitalized re currently for the past few years but put up a valiant battle to retrain his health. On Friday evening he was taken to the hospital from his home in Lex ington and succumbed there Sunday, November 6. Funeral services wore at Fol som's Fpneral Chapel in Pen dleton Wednesday afternoon aid interment was in the Wes ton cemetery. Mr. O'Harra, who was born and reared at Weston, came to Heppner with his wife, Gert rude, in 1935 and they remain ed in the Heppner-Lexington I Area, exeent for a short tima ii Klamath Falls in 1940, since that time. He was born October 9. 1SS6, in Weston and was married No vember 2. 1913. The O'Harras observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1963. During the early part of their marriage, they owned and oper ated a farm east of Weston, but on June 26, 1927. a cloudburst destroyed their home and min ed their farm. They came to Heppner Flats In 1935 and lived on the old Andv Rude ram-h hut enfroMui a hail out on their first crop. However, they remained until 1940 when they went to Klam ath Falls but were happy to re turn to Morrow county the fol lowing year. They then made their home at Lexington and re mained there ever since The O'Harras' brick home at the south edge of Lexington is one of the town's showplaces. lgMrs. O'Harra died in March, Mr. O'Harra had been chos en Morrow County Conservation Man of the Year at one time during the 1950s. He had been very active in Farm Bureau, was an active Democrat and prominent In promoting the par ty was a member of the Meth odist church, and of the Elks lodge. He raised both wheat and cattle on his ranch at Lexing ton. Surviving are a son. John Eobert (Jack) O'Harra of Port- Rummage Sale Termed Success "Probably the best sale we've had." was chairman, Mrs, We l.irl.'ltt' snmrn.lrv tt tht Civit 1 f!i il IOC lAll KnmmniT tl.i held (Vtohor 2S.? tn himflt the Heppner kindergarten. To tal profits will be between $520 Jln.l Ylil f.ir th. wmi.anmi.'il event, a big increase over last springs protit. and a much ap predated help in meeting kin dergarten expenses. Onlv rocret the rumm.itre s.ile committee had was that more mothers ol kindergarten Child ren did not r-.t nut t.i h-lr nnf on the rimm.ic mIo f.r with. out the sale. Heppner's kinder- garten would nave to struggle to operate. Parents' mnnth.lv of SS.OO for r-ich rhilH t,c n.-.t cover even the teacher's salary. ami mothers are expected to Help witn Hind raising, also. Mrs. Marlatt emphasi z e d. however, that those mothers who were on hand to help sort, pick up and clean up rummage ueri wonderful hnlrt nnrl m n , 1 . up in efficiency for the lack of numbers. The Civic League would like to thank the fair board and the Imprtnn tiirm f.ir fh, iica rt their tables. Elma's Apparel for the use of clothine racks and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farra for their help in cleaning up after the sale, as well as the public for its good response. Death Claims Leroy D. Neill, 65-Year Resident land: a daughter fr tarv Patricia Darnielle. Milwaukie; four grandchildren; two sisters, !Mrs. Clarissa Price of Weston and Mrs. Emma Reed of Walla J Walla. Wash.; and a brother, Herman O'Harra of Phoenix. Ariz. MLUII . .a untirr 1, t1 ULLft , V 4 toon Mown CASN WUWU COUMATION hm mtma m mm m nor rwa i iwn GAZETTE - TIMES Death came to I miv nihr.,11 I j Neill. one of Tfimmior'tt j and best known residents, at I j Pioneer Memorial hospital oiv I 1 Friday, November 4, after an ; illness which had confined him i the past seven weeks. He had' passed his 90th birthday on March 16, and was honored nt that time at a church eelobra- tion. with his loin-time friend 'and "twin", Frank S. Parker. I Leroy D. Neill was born March :i6. 1ST6, in Hartville. Mo., the son of Thomas J. and Susan ; I Neill. He came to Oregon in j , 1S:7. and arrived in Heppner on , his 21st birthday. He had lived! i?i Morrow county since lSi7. : except for four years which were spent in Colorado. He worked! I with sheep on the Farnsworth ' j Ranch on Rhea Creek for three 1 years. After returning from Colo-! Irado. he farmed and raised; wheat in the lone area before 1 purchasing a f;irm on Rntt.r Creek where he and his family lived until moving to Heppner 'in 1942. ! On March 7. 1912 he was mar ried to Norma Morehead. who ' passed away in 1932. To this happy union was born one dau ghter. Alma Kinton. now of Sa ! lem. His three granddaughters, Sharon Morgan of Ronton. Wn.. Vicki Waltz of Eugene and Nancy Kinton of Salem, and one great-grandson. David Mor gan of Renton, are among those surviving. On December 1. 1933. he was married to Nora Crawford Moore or Heppner, who survives. Ad ditional survivors include five step-children. Elma Scott, Hepp ner; Ethel Knighten. Kenne wick. Wn.; Clarence Moore, Long1 creeic: Kaipn Moore, Salem, and Guy Moore. Athena; also 12 step-grandchildren and 28 step great-gTandchildren. Mr. Neill left one brother, W. D. Neill of Hermiston, as well as numer ous nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Heppner Christian Church nnrl of Willows Lodge No. 66, IOOF. runeral servicse were held Monday, November 7, at the Heppner Christian church at 2:00 D.m.. with the Rev Al Rr. schee and the Rev. Charles Knox officiating. Interment was in the family plot at Echo Cem etery, with Sweeney Mortuary in charge of the arrangements. In his memory, contributions are being accepted to the Chris tian Church Memorial Fund. College Trio Due At Christian Church For Special Events . Northwest Christian College tiiris mo rrom Eugene will be in Heppner Fridav. Saturday and Suilil.lv nf thin uwk f.,r special events planned by the v nrisiian cnurclios ot Heppner nn i-oxingion. Fridav and Saturday. Novem ber U and 12, in the hirst Chris tlan chinch In Heppner, thev will slnu for r.-,..m il m.w' of ChlRho U'orlii kVllnu-vhln iwuin. a inrisiian cnurch orga nisation of seventh and eighth graders, "Affluence and Poverty A iMiemma lor Christians" will be the theme for this meeting which approximately 65 voting people are expected to attend from Christian churches In En terprise, Wallowa, Elgin, La Grande. Baker. Nvssa. Ontario, Pendleton, Milton Freowater, Athena. Hermiston. Lexington and Heppner. Thev will n.-irtielnit,i In .n. cussion crourts an. I stndv th.. i theme subject, using film strips and speakers. Persons from the local churches who will assist with the gathering Include Mrs. Jim Wlshart. registrar; Mrs. George Griffith, arranging hous ing and food; Judge Paul Jones, Friday evening speaker; and Carl Marquardt, group leader. Jack Naff of the Hermiston Christian church will ho iln-t. or of the meet and Al Boschee will be assistant director. On Saturday evening at 8 p.m. In the Heppner Christian Church the trio will take part In a youth rally for local high-school-age youth sponsored by the Christian Youth Fellowship. Sunday both the trio and Ce cil R. Warner, director of devel opment at the college, will be featured at church services. Mr. Warner will sneak at thn 9am service in Heppner and then go iu uexingion tor a special har vest offering service and turkey uinner. HOPE AND VALBT LUTHERAN Rev. Donald R. IVderson l'h K7i; oain VALBY; Worship 9:00 am.. Minday School. 10:20 a m. HOPE: Sunday School, 9:43 a m. Worship. 11:00 a.m. Fall Quarter Adult classes, rues., Sept. 13 Dec. 6. 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAT SAINTS American Lectori Hall Glen T. Meeham. Br. President lYIesthood meeting. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 am. Sacrament Service, 11:30 a.m. ASSEMBLY Or COO rwnitrw Rev. Hillle Alsup. Ph. 67ii..Vsi Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m. Mid week Service. Tues.. 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Heppner Al Boscheo, minister, Ph. 676 l2(. Worship Service. 9:00 am Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Family Night Services, Sun t YF. Sunday, 6:30 p.m. dav. 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Thurs.. 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Rev. Don McCarty Th. 676 5529 Sunday School. 10 00 a.m. Worship Service. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service, 7:00 p.m. ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL Rev. Dirk Rlnehart, Deacon Ph. 676 92S5 Sunday: Family Worship, 10:00 a.m. Church School. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: Evensong, 7:00 p.m. E.C.W. Second Wednesday, :.iu p.m., parish Hall. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Lexington Al Roschee. minister, 670 9209 Itlble School. 10:00 a.m. Morning worship, 9:00 a.m. Family Nlirht Service. Sun. dav. 7:0) p.m. Christian Women'a Fellow ship, third Tuesday. Study Good Grooming The Butterfingers 4 11 club met m-ioner i i ai ine nome ol its leader, Mrs Wolff. Nine members were present, with two new memoers. jern Kctthley and Patti O'Harra joining the K ruu p. It was decided not tn hrin 4th year 4 H cooking, but to do an extra year in gooa groom inff. For thi nv mi.lir isj " V ' "A, . ' vpmber 10. each oirl Is tn hr(n a color scheme for her bedroom ana some ideas for prettying It Club offices elected are Lindy Leonnie. nresldent: hl l worn, vice president; Libhy Ab- rams, secretary; Barbara Alstott, recreation leader, and Kelley Wolff, reporter. Kelley Wolff, reporter See us for envelnriM nf n kinds. The Gazette-Time. HI borrow County Grain Growers, Inc. ANNUAL M fn 1111'! WHEN: NOVEMBER 14 1966 TIME: 6:30 P.M. WHERE: FAIR PAVILION, HEPPNER Directors, will be elected and reports from the president and manager will be received. General discussion of association policies and future will be the order of business. A banquet-type meal will be served by the Willows Grange at 6:30 p.m. with the grand champion 4-H steer being part of the menu. Valu able door prizes will be given at 6:30, this will consist of packages of another prize steer. You are welcome. Be on time! Walter Jacobs, President Morrow County Grain Growers FIHST METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Melvln Dixon. Ph. 676 9224 Sunday School classes for all aces, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 11:00 a m. M.Y.F., Sunday. 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal. Tuesday 7-30 p.m. Bible Study, Thursday, 8:00 p.m. WSCS, 1st Wednesday, 7 30 p.m. SEVENTH DAT ADVEJTTIST I'aslor H. E. Preston o Th. 676-9952 Sabbath School. 9:30 am. Church Worship, 11:00 am Prayer meeting Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. ST. PATRICK'S and ST. WILLIAMS CATHOLIC Father Raymond II. Heard Ph. 676 JMC2 ST. PATRICK'S (HeppnM) flun day Mamcs, 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. ST. WIIXIAM3 (lone); Sunday Masses, 9: IS a.m. Confessions. St. Patrick'! Sat 7 8 p.m. I0NK DNrrtD CHURCH Or CHRIST Rev. Walter Crowed, pastor Ph. 422 73.K) Church School clnsxea, for youth and adult, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Quality i nirJTKJG S fi-Spt)t)d ' ERVICE Gazette-Times More Fun, Always... 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