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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1967)
HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. September 11. 1967 P review O' Nlew ars an rue ks r OE" 1 fV3t r t-4 r LIU jp-a 1 v tew vAMtMiubi; . 4 HO In addition to 14 models in the 1S 1 hevelle line is this optional Concours Sport Sedan. This ultra-luxurious car like others in the Chevelle family features a new instrument panel, new lattice radiator crille. special interiors and exterior ornamental mm. i ne v oncours eaan is oum on 116-inch articulated 16-inch wheelbase, has special sound insulation throughout and concealed windshield wipers with rticulated left blade. The new Chevrolet-built passenger cars will be on display September 21. r is l I j - wV'"' JJm- .-J V 'r- i . ...- rhevnuVt'a new look for 196S becins ud fmnt with a smart new pille and hocxl that conceals the windshield wipers. Recessed Lullighta in Uie rear bumpers and new body side lines are miiart stYung features as shown above on the Caprice Coupe. An impressive list of comfort and con venience options make it possible to custom-tailor a new Chevrolet to almost any personal taste. The new Chevrolets will be on display September 21. I . an"'" . Yrrr-T! S- 4, Mai Kurd Division' Hipular r" 100 RD(rr pickup fur 19M boaiU Uniltinnt rnKlnrrrln channci driKnrd to Klve Improved trurk perlornianre in prnKr car comfort. Kord a cu.tomrr provrn Twin I lira m front iu' entlon i trimrd tn 19S with a 1 ww rex 0 Matlc rcr nusprnilon. The new rear impcnilon artJuMi autnniallrallv to Hive uniformly amooth riclinK quallttei under all load roniiitlon. In addition to new. more luurlou Intrrlort. Kord u handsome lS pli kupt are oftrrrd with new J0 cubic Inch and 3W cubic Inch VH rnRlnc. larurr front and rear braket, new nlrtral air rondllionlnK and a tound dridrnrr parkaxe that provide paiirnxer car quirtnrx. ivy r 'IS T J '4 1 1 t1 An exciting new XL fastback (above) and an LTD 2 door hard top with a new formal roof line are but two of 21 Ford model for 1968. All LTD, XL and Country Squire models feature a apecial die-cast grille with retractable headlamp doors. A new 302-cubic-inch V-8 engine is standard in LTD and Squire models and op tional in all other Fords. New options for 1V6S include AMKM multiplex stereo radio, an automatic load leveler system, a rear window defogger and tilt steering wheel. 1 A wider selection of V8 power, more colorful and comfortable interiors, and additional aafety items as standard equipment are offered in the 1968 Chevrolet pickup truck line. Front end appearance is more massive while retaining unsurpassed line-of-sight vision to the road. The rear window baa been enlarged to nearly twice Us former size. Three Mia are offered, Including a new 307-u.-in. L'OO-hp. standard engine and an optional 310-hp. version of the 3-cu.-in. V8 available for the first time in regular pickups. Front and rear side marker rellectors or lamps arc standard equipment ATT, new FROM PONTIAC Two of Pontiac Motor Division's newest and most distinctive 1968 models are shown above. In the foreground is the GTO convertible which features the exclusive Endura front bumper as standard equipment. The bumper is made of a special chemical compound which has an energy -absorbing quality. Also standard on GTO is a 400 cubic -inch engine and dual air scoops on the hood. Concealed headlamps and hood-mounted tachometer are among the GTO options. Also pictured is the L Mans two door hardtop coupe which reveals the new styling of all the 1968 Tempests. Fe turing the popular long hood short deck styling, the Le Mans has a new roof line which blends into the rear section. Pontiac's overhead cam six cylinder engine is standard and there is an optional V-8, both with Increased displace' ment and horsepower. SEE THE NEW CARS AT YOUR LOCAL DEALERS NOW r" ::' 4 W Vtgrb- - nr I r j Strikingly new for 1968 is Torino by Ford. At the top of the Fairlane series, the Torino is available in six models including the formal hardtop (above) and the GT fastback. Four inches longer than previous Fairlane models, the Torino brings a new standard of luxury to the intermediate class. All 1968 Fairlane models have completely new sheet metal featuring an integrated grille-dual headlamp assembly and a distinctive raised center panel. A new 302-cubic-inch engine Is standard in the Torino GT and optional in all other series. A new simulated air scoop on the side quarter panel, standard hood louvers and a new grille readily identify the 1968 Mustang, America's favorite fun car. The GT 22 fastback above features a new accent stripe and the convertible model below has the optional, low gloss black louver stripes and hidden boot fasteners. A wide range of engines up to a powerful 427-cubic-inch V-8 Is available. New options Include wide-oval radial ply tires and AMFM multiplex stereo radio. Local Travelers Visit In Central States (Held over from last week) By DONNA EPPENBACH IRRIGON Mrs. Vera Cooley returned recently from a vaca tion trip with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Witaker of Scappoose. They visited with their mother, Mrs. Elnora Arbogast of More land, Okla. From there they traveled to Green City, Mo., to visit Mrs. Alma Brannon. They then tour ed the states of Illinois, Ken tucky, Arkansas and Tennessee. In Arkansas they saw the Whitney Stables and Mammoth caves and in Kentucky they saw the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Foster and Lincoln's memorial. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Primus of I Corvallis were week-end visitors of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Al EpDenbach and family. Mrs. Perry Pummel, Mrs. Vera Cooley and Mrs. Earl Isom at tended a Umatilla-Morrow coun ty cafeteria workshop in Milton Freewater last Wednesday. The main topic was how to prepare fish. Mr. and Mrs. Ottimer Paxson left Monday for their home in Torrington, Wyo., after spending two weeks visiting with his mother, Mrs. Elnora Paxson, and other relatives. nTi. and IWra Mifhflpl Tnlar spent the Labor Day week-end visiting with relatives in Boise, Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stephens and children of Portland spent last Wednesday with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Steph ens. Mrs. Al Partlow and Sheryl traveled to Portland last week where Mrs. Partlow went through the Portland clinic. They stayed with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Berg at Vancouver, Wash. They returned home last Wed nesday and returned to Port land on Thursday. Returning home with them Friday was the Bergs who stayed over the La bor Dav holiday with them. I Mr. and Mrs. Donald EoDen- bach traveled to La Grande last Thursday where Donald applied lor admission to Eastern Oregon College. While there they visit ed with Mrs. Ramsey Debershire at La Grande, and Mrs. rranK Stewart at Island City. Mr. and Mrs. William Gray beal traveled to Walla Walla, Wash., Saturday to visit their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shingledecker, and boys. They returned home Monday and Randy ningi? decker returned with them Mrs. Shincledecker and Richard drove to Irrigon last Wednesday and were overnight guests of the Graybeals and Handy re turned with them. f opens H 1 FOR ALL YOUR UNTING SUPPL H ES Ammunition Knives it Gun Racks Recoil Pads ic Lanterns, Gas & Electric Flashlights it Deer Bags it Hunting Licenses it Slings & Swivels it Hunters Gloves Western Auto Associate Store John and Betty Pfeiffer Heppner, Oregon
