HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. October 26. 1967 nr tit? tumf cviSSJ JL lib -" 7 -Tin.' .' HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner, Oregon 97836 Phone 676-9228 MOHROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER The Heppner Gazette established March 30, 1883. The Heppner .... . . . n mm s t IJ -1. J f?nLM ami t K Times established JNOvemDer la, ibvi. ionsouunicu rcumaij M 1912. lV rZa0 NIWIPAMI PUILIf Hill J AIIOCIATION NATIONAL NIWSPAPII , EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER WESLEY A. SHERMAN HELEN E. SHERMAN ARNOLD RAYMOND Shop Foreman Printer GAIL BURKENBENE Society Circulation Subscription Rates: S4.50 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published Every Thursday ana tnierea ai me rosi unite m m-piiiier, as Second Class Matter. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 am. until noon Saturday. REGGIE PASCAL Linotype Operator RANDY S TILLMAN Apprentice JIM SHERMAN Pressman Chaff tnd Chatter Wes Sherman IF LARRY LINDSAY were to write a book, ti proDaDiy would be entitled, '"Restless Country." That's what he calls the area oi me unasays aanu ranch in the sagebrush and sand area of north Morrow county. The sandy soil is continually shifting with the wind, and Lar ry can point to "blows" which have actually traveled consider able distance with the passing years. They avoid making roads In the east-west direction because they blow too badly. As it is, Wilbur Steagall operates a gra der on their roads much of the time to keep them open. But Larry covers a "route" of some 45 miles nearly every day, checking to see that pumps at the wells are operating ana mat the cattle are getting water. It would be an education for any one not acquainted with this kind of country (such as west ern Oreeonians) to see how re sourceful ranchers can take such "restless country" and make it a highly efficient cat tie operation. One gets the feeling in going through it on Lindsay's 4-wheel drive pickup, plowing tnrougn sand drifts like a whaleboat through breakers, that many hardy pioneers have traversed this ground and battled the ele ments. This feeling is particu larlv stronir around the Black' Smith Shop Well, which serves as a roundup point. A person gets the feeling, too, that Larry has reached a thor ough understanding with the "sands." He has become acq uainted with their fickle hah its and deceptive moods. At the same time he seems to have developed a tolerance for those among the unlnltlat ed. Hunters eive considerable problems, so much so that just recently Larry has started post ing the sands In the hope of discouraging their lndiscnimn ant entry. On one occasion a hunter came into the Juniper Ranch country, which has its share of sand blows, too. Some areas are virtually impassable and the Lindsays have learned to shy away from them. But this visit or had driven his passenger car, a sedan, to the top of the hill that was nothing but sand. Lar ry was amazed at how he ever got there. The hunter found himself all alone in this strange land but walked out until he came across Lindsay's wheel tractor. He managed to get it started, drove it to the car, hitched on, and hogged down the tractor. Then he hiked all the way to D. O. Nelson's. Del brought out his 4-wheel drive rig, and he got the car out but couldn't extri cate the tractor. Then the hunt er sought Lindsay, who came with a crawler tractor and got the whorl tractor out. One would think the rancher would threaten to commit may hem on the hunter, but know ing Larry, we doubt If he even said a cross word to him. (But he probably thoueht a lot!). The Lindsays have tried planting the sagebrush land with crested wheat grass but the rainfall hasn t been sumc lent in many years to make it take hold. Cross lenclng, range seeding and sagebrush spraying have contributed most to the increase in forage. In seven years the cow herd has been increased by about 75 because the developed land is able to sustain it. The sage is good for one thing. It does help quiet the country's "restlessness' by helping pre vent wind erosion. us with these writeups. The Livestockman story is a collab oration between us. Even after six years in cattle country, I'm afraid the editor would flunk if his duties were strictly those of a farm editor. Farming is almost an instinct with some people, who were born to it. but some of the rest of us would soon starve to deatn if we had the responsibility of raising our own food on a ranch. WHEN WE happen to be on the Loiumma Kiver nignway dur ing a week-end of deer season (or more so in elk season). we're always glad to be coming when the hunters are going, or going when the hunters are coining. Returning from Portland Sun day evening, 'we met the exo dus of hunters evacuating East ern Oregon at the end of deer season. It made some paraae: It reminded us some of passing one of those endless army war time convoys during World War II. The hunters ought to come up with some sort of signal to show whether they have scored or not perhaps a flag with a deer em blem attached to the antenna. Some have their trophy heads proudly displayed on hoods or bumpers, but with others you only guess. After seeing all the campers, Jeeps, trailers and other "profes sional" looking rigs, It is strange to see little Volkswagens flit ting along like ladyDugs witn bucks on top. We saw two such Sunday night. One usually doesn't think of a VW in deer country. W 9 W WE SAW for ourselves Saturday afternoon. Autzen stadium in Eugene Is truly an awesome place. It's a facility that puts Multnomah Stadium, Portland, to shame. And the Ducks have come up with a parkins lot that is ade quate at last, even though they have a tough access problem there (but they are getting a lot of cooperation on handling it from city, county and state officers). It amazes us how a universi ty which has an engineering school (OSU) flunked out so badly in designing parking ar ea, oniv to have tne u or u, which doesn't give an engineer ing degree, come up witn a good Job as they did at Autzen. But we'll have to say tnat we won't kick on the OSU parking lot if the Beavers continue beat ing teams like Purdue! Frances Canfwell, Pioneer Daughter, Dies at Age 91 Frances Elizabeth Cantwell, 91, who was truly a pioneer daughter of early Morrow coun ty parents, died Saturday, Octo ber 21, in Pioneer Memorial hos pital Newlyweds Greeted At Family Reunion A family reunion honoring newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. James Farra was held Sunday, Octo ber 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Farra in Heppner. Those attending from out of town were Mrs. Farra's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Wlest of Sunnyside, Wash., Mrs. Ray Ashcroft of Grandview, Mr. and Mrs. Art Beck and family ot Mabton, Mr. and Mrs. John Relhs and family of Sunnyside, Services were held Tuesday, i;"a ? ,am -wv. A . n.rtn m ot iU unvn cnu mis. Vivian iia- swppnew Mortuare Chanel, with!?? a"d her grandson Mickey, State Rebekah President Visits Sans Souci Lodge Friday, October 20, was a the Rev. Melvin Dixon, officlat ing. Interment was in the Hepp ner Masonic cemetery. She had made her home in the hospital nursing home from April 27, 1965, until the time of a fall on January 1, I9tb, breaking her pelvis bone. Deter minatlon and will power neip ed her regain strength as an upstairs patient, and at the time of her death was able to take a few steps. Born April 13. 1876, at Yellow Jacket mine near White Rock, Nev., she came with her pioneer rjarents. Amanda Meivina Keev er and James Wright Cowins, to Heppner at the age of three. arrivlne here bv wagon tram, She was married to Moses t,. 1896. at what was called "Old Soda Ville" which was also known as "Murphy Springs", lo cated at the edge of Heppner below the reservoir and .tunc tion to Balm Fork. The family recalls the spring was given the name "Murphy" after a man bv that name hid out there sev eral days after killing a man bv the name of French about 1892. The Cantwells were living In South Heppner at the time of the 1903 flood. Their bicycle rental and repair shop on Main treet was washed away, out their lives were spared as they had fled to the hillsides. The month following the flood, the family was thrown from a sur rey when their horses bolted while driving up Willow Creek with all five adults hurt, in cluding a broken pelvis bone for Mrs. Cantwell. The big fire of 1918 burned their business and their home, along with many others. In 1920 the family moved to the Willamette Valley, finding work in logging and construc tion. Much of their life was spent between Austin where they had placer mines and Heppner. until ill health caus ed them to return to make their i home here permanently in 1933. Mr. Cantwell died September 15, 1948, following an illness of sev eral years. Mrs. Cantwell was a member of the Methodist church and at one time was a Neighbor of Woodcraft member. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. C. J. D. (Hazel) Bauman, Heppner; one son, Lee Cowins Cantwell, Campo, Calif.: five grandchildren, Jack Cantwell Mrs. Dixon is the mother of Mrs. James Farra, and is from Hy atsville, Md.' Friends attending the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Theron Ad lard and Rev. and Mrs. Mel Dix on of Heppner. Mr. and Mrs. James Farra will make their home in Waialua, Hawaii, where Farra Is station ed with the U. S. Navy. Friends Help Girl Celebrate Birthday On Friday evening. October 20, a birthday party was given ior Lisa Marie BurkenDine, wno was celebrating her eighth birthday. After watching Lisa unwrap her gifts, party guests enjoyed birthday cake, ice cream, and punch. Youngsters attending the par ty were Kola Steers Debbie Cox, Janice Spaulding, Carmen Clow, ana Alien and Connie Burken bine. The remainder of the even ig was spent enjoying a skat ing party at the roller rink. Mary McCaleb Weds Portland Man Sunday Several Heppner relatives at tended the wedding and recep tion of Miss Mary McCaleb daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Omar McCaleb, to David Azar in Port land on Sunday, October 22. The groom recently returned from service in Vietnam and the newlyweds will leave soon for an army base in Eastern North Carolina, where he will be stat ioned. Attending from here were the Driae's grandmother, Mrs. Mat tie Green, also Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gieen, Cornett Green, Mrs. James Green and daughter. Janice, of Arlington. Holt, Oregon City; Carl Bau man, Heppner; Marjorlee Thom pson, Pendleton: Robert Keev- er Cantwell, Monument, and David Lee Cantwell, Vancouver, Wn. Also 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Nina Snyder, Heppner; Sadia Riggs, Hermiston; Jim Cowins, Hepp ner; Vera Bothwell, Heppner, and Lvdia Lieu alien. Salem. A sister and brothpr preceded her in aeatn. School Bell: DEVELOPMENTAL READING IN HEPPNER HIGH By MRS. RACHEL DICK Pioneer Ponderings By W. S. CAVERHILL OUR CO N 0 S ATUL ATIONS go to Larry h's mother, to wife Corrine ai d the daughters up on rec"'"' Uie Livestockman honcr it.r; ytar. All contribute to t!;e rMii'Ung, and so all share Ga.l .M.Carty and the G-T ed i.or Mv:it an enjoyable after lucrn 'ith them recently, even to bouncing around the sands country in Larry's pickup. It is very apparent when one is in their home and enjoying their warm hospitality that the Lindsays are among the finest. Also, I don't know what we would do without Gail or some A Personal Experience Forty-five years ago I was the cuest sneaker at the annual pio neer picnic for Gilliam and Wheeler counties, held at the Memorial Park on the John Younce Dlace at the head of Service Creek. Robert Butler of The Dalles, representative in Congress for the Second District, was also on the program. Mrs. Dr. Brown of Condon was in charge of the program. She called me aside and said, "I'm not letting Butler on the pro gram ahead of you. I know Bob and he will take up all the time campaigning." By the time it came for Butler to speak, the audience was seat ed on logs on the hillside where as the podium was in the shade. Bob knew that he was pinched out but met the situation gracefully. He said, "I will witwioid my remarks until such time as you are not so much in the sun and I am not so much in the shade." Butler was a Republican, and I suspect that Mrs. Brown was a Democrat. It was a clever bat tle of wits that I have always remembered. When you patronize Gazette- Times advertisers, you help make a better paper. Tell them one with his knowledge to help you saw it in the Gazette-Times. Five years ago Heppner High students began to receive spe cial help in reading because how effectively a student reads is a major factor in success or failure In most classes. The reading program has been changed and adjusted from year to year, sometimes because of scheduling conflicts, but large ly through self-evaluation and consideration or programs sue ceeding in other high schools. For some time all Heppner High students received four weeks of reading instruction as a part of the English classes, Beginning last year a concen trated freshman reading pro gram was introduced, and read ing instruction for the other students became the responsi bility of the subject-matter teachers. This change in the program evolved because tests showed a drop-off in many students' read ing as tney progressed tnrougn high school. Subject matter in structors can teach students to read more effectively by teach ing vocabulary, demonstrating study skills applicable to the subject, showing how to read graphs, diagrams, and other such materials applicable to the area, and by providing reading material of various difficulties so that each student is work ing effectively. In the freshman year each student's reading is tested di agnostically and his reading strengths and weakness evalu ated. An improvement program is planned for each student, who then works individually on suitable materials. Many work for increased speed with no loss (hopefully, an improvement) in comprehension. Others need to read with increased understand ing, and for them increased speed only complicates the problem at this point. Some freshmen still lack bas ic skills in word recognition and attack, of understanding the meaning of words from context ual clues, of reading maps, graphs, and diagrams, of read ing to follow directions. Suita ble instruction on these needs is provided. All receive instruc tion on how to study. Because each student s pro gram begins where he is pres ently abie to read effecrvely and progresses to other skills as he is ready, the instruction is called developmental. The most common weakness has been vocabulary. This lack of knowledge of word meanings can't be Improved significantly unless the pupil works on the problem all day long. Reading classes help because they out line methods and place constant emphasis on the need to notice and use new words, out vocao ularly study done only in read ing class doesn't produce gains with most students. Most good high school read ers have read considerably; practice contributes to skill. Those who watch television much of their free time, or who spend considerable time work ing or in athletics, may not read well so probably don't enjoy reading because It hasn:s be come easy. An integral part of the reading program, in the reading classes and in English and other subjects, is encourage ment of reading for enjoyment. Time is allowed for free read ing and a concerted effort by teachers and the librarian. Mrs. Madge Thomson, is made to find interesting material for "reluctant" readers. 1 iwnKinn for Sans Souci Rebekah Lodge No. JJ, iwr, oi Heppner. The evening began with 30 or more members enjoy ing a 6:30 dinner at the Wagon Wheel care, Regular meeting opened at 8:00 p.m. at the lodge hall. State Asspmhlv President Jessie K. Darrar of Madras made her of ficial visitation, with 42 mem bers and guests In attendance. Aftpr oneninp ceremonies, Irs. Mary McMurtry and Mrs. i.lsle Ayers escorted the assemoiy oi firers into the hall. Introduced was the Assembly Marshal Mrs. Elmira Douma of Wheeler, also a past president of the Associ ation of Ladies Auxiliaries Pat riarchs Militant, Dept. of Ore gon. Mrs. Douma presented Presi dent Jessie officially, as well as the following officers who were making fraternal visita tions: Mrs. Blanche Imel, Port land, assembly vice-president; Mrs. Joan Blatter, Milwaukie, assembly warden; Mrs. Irene Kaseberg, The Dalles, assembly conductor; Mrs. Emma Zemke, Madras, assembly chaplain; Mrs. Hazel Wainscott, Pendle ton, past assembly president; Mrs. Altha Kirk, Hermiston, member of Jurisdictional Phil grimmage for Youth committee; Mrs. Florence McMillan, Lexing ton, coior bearer of Assoc. of LAPM, Dept. of Oregon; Mrs. Sallv Young. Hermiston. com mittee member of sustaining membership endowment fund, and Mrs. Elaine Rietmann, lone, district deputy president of Dis trict No. 20. Mrs. Adelle LaTraee, noble grand of Sans Souci lodge, wel comed the visitors and present ed a corsage to each distinguish ed guest, with a special one fea turing "green" leaves, accompa nied bv a silver souvenier spoon from Heppner to President Jes sie Darrar. Corsages were pro vided by the lone Garden club. Other visitors welcomed oy Mrs. LaTraee were Mrs. Ida Phillips. Marietta Lodge No. 12, Portland; Noble Grand Hilda Yocom and Vice-Grand Ruth Robinson. Hollv Lodge No. 139. Lexington; Noble Grand Lucille Rietmann, Bunchgrass Lodge No. 91, lone, and members of Holly and Bunchgrass Lodges. Mrs. Shirley Connor, musician, played background music, 'The Mystery of His Way", the pres ident's theme song, during in troductions. Mrs. Kirk, with help of sev eral other members, gave a skit honoring Mrs. Rietmann, new district deputy chairman, and presented her a Rebekah plate. Scripture readings by Mrs. Opal Cook presented the Pres ident's guide for her term. Mrs. Kirk and Mrs McMurtry pre sented a committee report on Pilgrimmage for Youth work in Morrow and Umatilla counties, with names of those winning their yearly educational bus tour to the United Nations. Another highlight of the even ing was the observance of the 80th anniversary of Sans Souci lodge. A history compiled by Mrs. LaTraee and read by Mrs. Cook, past noble grand, gave the origin and meaning of the lodge name, all the original members of the lodge, and some of the outstanding events of the past 80 years, with the hope that ft will continue to be active 80 years from now. Mrs. Darrar addressed the ga thering on her forthcoming pro ject for the IOOF Home and other assembly activities, and announced that 50-year veteran members will be honored at the sessions held at Corvallis in May, 1968. J . . Invitation was extended by Mrs. Delpha Jones of Holy lodge to attend the District meeting at Lexington IOOF hall November 2. , in honor of Prudy Casebecr Houeh. the charter will be drap ed at the next Sans Souci meet ing. November 3. A donation was made in her name to the Endowment Fund for the Home. Several state officers remain ed in Heppner overnight and traveled to Pendleton tne next day for the Patriarch Militant Rnllv. Mrs. Edna Fetsch of Hol ly lodge was among those hon ored and was presented the Decoration of Chivalry for out standing lodge service. Generous Response To Event Appreciated 'The response of the public was great," says Mrs. Harold Curnutt, president of St Patrick's Altar Society, In referring to the success of the turkey dinner held for the public Sunday, October 15, in the parish hall. mrougn the combined errorts of Catholic Altar Societies of Heppner, lone, and Lexington, an estimated 400 persons enjoyed the turkey dinner with all the trimmings. A much deserved "thank you' is being extended by the altar societies to all who helped in preparing and serving the meal. with special thanks extended to Harry O Donnell, Jr., Tim Moore, Ted Paimateer, and Herman Ble ttell for their help. Next meeting of St. Patrick's Altar Society will be Tuesday, November 7. Eastern Guest Enjoys Tour of Wheat Lands Mrs. Vivian Dixon of Hyata. ville, Md., and mother of Mrs. James Farra, was a recent house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Farra. Mrs. Dixon made the trip west by plane and was accom panied by her grandson, Mick ey. A highlight of her stay in Eastern Oregon was a tour of the Morrow County Grain Grow, era' elevators at Lexington, ar ranged by Harlan McCurdy. Mrs. Dixon was especially Interested in agricultural aspects of the area, as she is employed in an administrative department of a government office in Washing ton, D. C, and her work is closely related to agriculture. Couple Repeats Vows In Recent Ceremony Recently announced by Mrs. Lucy Peterson, Heppner, Is the marriage of her daughter, Mar- tha Louise, to William Van Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. AI den B. Long of La Grande. The couple exchanged their marriage vows in a ceremony in Goldendale, Wash., on Friday, September 29. The newlyweds are making their first home in Portland. Need scratch pads? Get them at the Gazette-Times. ) COMMUNITY J BILLBOARD V November 1 Deadline For Make With Wool "Make It Yourself With Wool" sewing competition finds contes tants in Morrow, Wheeler, Uma tilla, and Gilliam counties fill ing out entry forms for this year's contest. November 1 Is the deadline for entry forms to be mailed to the district director, Mrs. Robert Hoskins, Box 1241, Pendleton.- The competition is open to girls ages 10 to 21 who make garments of 100 American loomed wool. The judging, lunch eon for contestants and guests, and style revue will take place November 25 at the Tapadera banquet room in Pendleton. Early entries from Morrow county. are Cheri and Sandra Carlson, Linda Heath, Kay, Shauna, and Carley Bergstrom, and Kristine Peterson. Entry forms are available at the coun ty extension offices, the Bon Marche, and from Mrs. Hoskins. Convention Officers Are Overnight Guests Recent house guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Far ra were Grace Washmuth, Sig ns msii'jp, iviaoei woeii, urace Hiatt, and Bertha Chisholm. all from Portland. The ladles were in Heppner to attend the De gree of Honor district conven tion held October 10. Coffee and doughnuts were served the next morning at the Farra home to 16 convention guests who had stayed in Hepp ner io participate m the De gree of Honor activities. Past Noble Grands To Meet Monday Annual dinner meeting of Past Noble Grands club of Sans Sou ci Rebekah Lodge will be held Monday evening, October 30. Members are asked to meet at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Pete McMurtry for a planned potluck dinner. Anyone wishing further information is asked to contact Mrs. Mabel Chaffee. vice-chairman. During the social part of thp evening, there will be a reveal ing ox secret sisters that have been in effect the past year. Coming Events HEPPNER HIGH FOOTBALL Friday, Oct 27, Madras at Heppner, 8:00 p.m. Homecoming Dance follow ing, Heppner High School. Music by "The Llncolns" of Bonneville, Wash. Alumni and students wel come Support the Mustangs! FOOD SALE, BAZAAR Friday. Oct. 27. 10:00 a.m, Bv Hollv Rebekah Lodge Lots of baked foods breads, pies, cakes also needle work items that make fine gifts Next door to Gardner's Men's Wear CRAZY DAYS SALE Downtown Heppner Stores Friday, Saturday, Oct. 27-28 Lots of bargains for every' one ANNUAL MEETINGS Morrow Co. Wheat Growers Tues., Oct. 31, St. Patricks Parish Hall, 9:30 a.m., luncheon at noon Morrow Cat Grain Growers, Monday, Nov. 6, Fair Pa vilion, 6:30 p.m. SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency P. O. Box 247 PH. 676-9625 Heppner 9000 WAdhW WE'RE BMWfty BUT LOOK AT THESE BARGAINS FOR CRAZY DAYS CAST IRON BATHTUBS $120.00 (Reg. $160) Colored or White Don't Forget Us For FLOOR COVERING and HEATING. TOO! McS'R Company 278 N. Main Heppner SPECIALS FOR CRAZY DAYS 880 Toy Selection 2 Tires, Winter Nutread $5.00 Ea., Plus Tax One RADIO - - $9.95 RECESSED Bathroom Cabinet $7.95 See Our Half-Price Items: SALAD SETS COSCO SHELF UNIT COSCO BATHROOM STOOL BABY STROLLERS CHILD'S PUPPY LAMP PAINT FOOTBALL DOLLS Blue and: Gold WESTERN AUTO Associate Store JOHN and BETTY PFEIFFER