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. , tM.:l ... OA ZETTE-TIMES Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursdoy, November 30, 1967 Sec. 2 Servicemen Like Personal Gifts, Says RedJCross CUTTING her "happy birthday" cak at a celebration honoring her on her 89th birthday was Mrs. Frances (Aunt Fannie) Mc Millan, who now resides at Rose Villa. Milwaukle. A modern day "Grandma Moses" sha continues to enjoy expressing her creative talents through paintings lor her many friends and rela tives to enjoy. (Milwaukle Review Photo). McMillan Relatives Honor 'Aunt Fannie' on 89th Birthday November 5 was a memorable day for Mrs. Frances McMillan, a former Lexington resident, who now makes her home at Rose Villa in Milwaukle. Her seven children and their families, Joined by her Rose Vil la friends, made the celebration of her 89th birthday one that she will not soon forget, com ing as a complete surprise three days following her actual birth day, November 2. The special day for "Aunt Fannie," as she is affectionate ly called by everyone in the Vil la, as well as in Morrow county where she lived for 61 years, payed deserving tribute to her energetic spirit which, through the years, has found expression In her talented paintings. Aunt Fannie has been called a modern-day "Grandma Mos es" since she has painted hund reds of primitives in bright un inhibited colors, taken from ev-ery-day life inspirations, and Just for the "joy" of creative ness. Her oils have taken rib- icAMn,klnn nufcnn n 1 " from OWllll-llllllfl f ' , the loved ones at home tops the list of Christmas gins pren-rrcu i,u.rr,nn nuftrcpflt. Accord ing to Robert B. Abrams, chair man of the local Morrow coun tx, Bri Cross Chanter. He bases this statement on a survey Just completed by American Red Cross workers serving the U. S. forces around tne worm, ne amu. Family snapshots and port raits, voice tapes, hometown newspapers, and many more let- tha innvt frnntipnt cilt suggestions made by servicemen in fcurope, rorua, jjtiii, orl at nthnr militarv DO.'tS overseas. Another timely tip for the folks back home was to use hometown newspapers as pacn ing in holiday parcels to give the servicemen additional en joyment as he catches up on the latest news irom numc. Almost as Important as the gifts themselves is the need to mall them in sufficient time for delivery before Christmas Day, Abrams pointed out. U. S. Post Office deadlines for overseas mailing was November 10 by surface, a date that is already .no UmvAr Dwember 10 is airmail deadline. Other gifts high on the list of preferred items include pa perback books, magazines, small puzzles ana laDieiop k'" iTo-hnUort foods such as shinned them to Vietnam ior cake or cookies always are wel- Christmas holiday season deliv come, but such perishable gifts ery, he said. More than ' 579,000 usually are not practical for a were prepared-enough for each serceman In distant tropical 'serviceman in that country to areas ike soumeasi Asia ad-i receive nm.. -rams i stated. Individually wrap- these, 2,000 were filled with n.rl hard candy and cookies in feminine arucies ior wumv-ii bons in both Morrow county and Oregon State Fairs. She is com pletely self-taught but many years ago her Aunt Minnie took lessons in pastels and encourag- aA ho, nlnra In tho UKP nf phfllk. However, the lure for oils won stationery with self -sealing en out in the end, to which tneiVeloDes. and even extra money out in the end, to which tneiVelopes, and even extra money walls of her apartment and ' for joaves or purchases of small those In homes of family and ltems from foreign countries. frinnrta hour testimony. Born In Missouri, Mrs. McMil lan came west to Idaho in 1881. In 1900 she came to Morrow county where she and her hus band homesteaded a wheat ranch, later moving to Lexing ton so that the children could go to school. She resumed her naintinc following her hus- i i j , run .. f. . I m i m Vi or Hniicrhtpr. A Dana s ueaiii in ista nu aiici vu,, ..... , i - . . Unnnnnr o rn n o cphOOl. of the ranch. In 1961 she mov- Her other children, who were ed to the Villa bceause most of . present with their spouses, were plot outside her back door, goes to church, but mostly she just paints to keep her children and 30-plus grandkids supplied with conversation pieces. Making the trip to Milwaukle for the special birthday party from here was Mrs. Frieda Slo- her daughter, a xeacner in ho, fnmilxr wjk livtntr in that part of the state. Her pursuit of creative living, combined with a radiating personality, have kept her "young in heart" through the years. She gardens in a tiny Robert McMillan, Hillsboro; Dntn McMillan flranrl Ronde: Sam McMillan, Portland; Jack McMillan, Portland; Mrs. Eula Markle, Portland, and Mrs. Na omi Hill, Redmond. LVl. 14 iim j metal containers may arrive un spoiled, but even this is not cer tain, he warnea. The Red Cross discovered that the average serviceman likes gifts with a toucn or nome De- cause they are more personal and meaningful than luxury it ems which the serviceman often can buy for nimseir ior less money in military post exchang es. Familv gifts should vary ac cording to a man's military lo cation, Abrams advised. Depend ing on climate, socks, sweaters, and other articles oi cioming will be welcome if the service- n m Id In nn nrpfl where he can wear civilian clothes when off duty, he said. The Red Cross followed close ly the expressed wants of Amer ican servicemen in its bnop Early program, Abrams report ed. Chapters and organizations throughout the United States have packed special gift bags with useful personal gifts and SHOPPING WEEKS LEFT 3 CHRISTMAS SEALS fight TB and Otter RESPIRATORY DISEASES vlng in the armed forces there. Included in tne gllis were many mrartarl Ttnmilni Itemg SUCtl aim Mini u - as playing cards, ballpoint pens, paperDacK dooks, wruuiK khi tapes for recorded messages home, assorted games, and toil et articles. Spray Church Sets Series of Meetings A series of gospel meetings will be held at the Assembly of God Church in Spray from December 5 to 17 at 7:00 p.m. each evening, according to an nouncement Dy nev. unnvn Hoskins. pastor of the Spray 1 VJJIUlll. The public Is Invited to near hi Hnmli onsnpl nreachincr of Jerrv Russel, who will center Viits maeGaaiH nn his OWn true life story. He was in prison at thA nee oT 18. and now serves Christ as an ordained minister. He will toll about tne teenage gangs and the underworld about the drug addict and the prison life, presenting a change less Christ for a changing world. Dnnnln nf oil faithc frOTTl fill churches are invited to hear his messages. Salvation Army Announces Annual Christmas Appeal Ted Smith, chairman of the local Salvation Army Service Extension Committee, has an tho start of the Army s annual Christmas and winter re lief appeal. Appeal letters are being mailed this week to res idents of this area. The appeal win proviae lunas tn heir, mwiv families through out the country at Christmas and for year-around welfare of The Salvation Army. The extent of aid possible depends heavily on the response to mis muu oy peal. vnnA .lnihlna nnn tovs are the principal items provided at Christmas time to Drinniun uic hnlirlava for the les9 fortunate. The Salvation Army requests that contributions be in the form of casn or cnccKs, since there are no facilities for col lecting and handling gifts of crnnrle Alan monpv can be us ed to purchase tlie items best suited to the needs of individu al families. Money remaining arter umsi- (w vwwv giving celebration together. ' - ...... .u.u. is.u.. vi-ui. w-'j.k i;w).vu:w-wsJvWllJWllilnwVlll;'),fi')', We Invite You ko Make all of Heppner Your V. S-y - - . . J&t&M We Urrer I hese Relatives of Frank Turner greeted him in Portland on Thanksgiving, in celebration of his 82nd birthday on November 22, as well as for the special holiday. He traveled to Portland by bus irom uoaraman, wnere he was met and visited at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ana- bel Allison. They were joined there by Mrs. Allison's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. McKenzie and two sons of Cedar Hills, and enjoyed a combined birthday and Thanks giving celebration together. Selective Service Office Closed Week The office of Local Board No. 31, Selective Service System, Condon, Is closed the week of November 27 through December 1 i,nnllnir In nnnniinopmcnt of the clerk, Pecgv Dean Rlney. The clerk will beon vacation from the office during this time. Thanluglvln? Day dlnnei guests at the home of Mrs. Hur riet Evans and Mrs. Alma Mor gan were Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher and family of Mt. Ver non and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Trox ell and family of Spray. The two women are daughters of Mrs. Evans. mas Is used for the continuing welfare program of the local service extension committee, ...hilt, nmuldiia anmA 93 rlifflT. ent services, Including care for unwed mothers at baivauon Ar my facilities, emergency assist ance for transients, farm fire re lief and many others. During the past year, Salva tion Army service extension un its throughout the state have provided aid for 12,000 persons at a cost of $137,400. 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