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Cash Help Needed To Help Indigent There appears to he the like lihood of a dire need statewide fur private contributions to help the indigent due to the present shortage of welfare funds, ac cording to County Judge Paul Jones, chairman of the Morrow County Welfare Commission. Public assistance Is now be ing completely denied in some areas and curtailed in others, he said. For Instance, non-dis-abled women without children as well as couples are ineligi ble for aid. Several previously allowable Items for such as needed transportation, laundry or phone (with some excep tions) have been eliminated. Lowell Chally. Administralor for Morrow, Gilliam and Wheel er counties, said that a special hardship exists where a family does not have Oregon residence or that of another state. Present regulations prevent Issuing of more than 14 days emergency assistance in this Instance. It appears Increasing statewide unemployment is cutting into available funds, Chally said. Therefore, the welfare appropri ations have to be spread out to accommodatae more people than anticipated within this fis cal year. Under Oregon statutes a county cannot spend more than has been budgeted. A possible stop-gap to meet emergency needs has been tak en up with the Morrow County Public Welfare Commission, ac cording to Judge Jones Those wishing to make a cash contri bution should contact Ted Smith, Ileppner, Oregon. Ho Is the representative for the Sal vation Army as well as the Mor row County Relief Committee. Smith said that limited funds are available In some areas that public assistance cannot cover. Mr. and Mrs Dal Holland and family will spend the Christmas holidays at the home of Mr. Holland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Witeher, and family in Eugene. Mrs. Hol land's younger brother, Eric, plans to accompany them home to enjoy the remainder of his Christmas vacation here. Poinsettias Now $150,000 Business During the holiday season, all eyes turn toward a curious looking plant of Mexican and South American origin called the polnsettia. According to the Agribusiness Council, poinset tiu growing Is a $150,000 busi ness in Oregon. Over 175.000 polnsettia planU are grown by a dozen major Oregon nurseries each Christ ma Kason. The majority of these colorful plants will adorn hiimm and offices throughout Oregon, while the remaining 25 percent will be exported to Ida hn nnrl Washington. Thn state's largest polnsettia grower is Klupenger Nur.sery C.mi'nhouses In Aurora, where 33.1 tm noinsettia plants are now in full bloom. Ron Klupenger notes that 8 varieties, in a range nf colors from vellow and soft pink to deep crimson, are await I ni shinment to retail outlets. The most popular variety Is the Paul Mickelson which, with proper care, can retain its blooms throughout the summer months. Klunenizer elves poin sittia fanciers 3 tips to add HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. Dumber 21. 1967 7 Safe Driving Rules Needed to Prevent Grief on Ski Trips ri To you and yours, our heartfelt thanks and a happy holiday! Your faithful patronage has made our Christinas brighter, PAUL PETTYJOHN CO. HEPPNER IONE PAUL PETTYJOHN, SR. SJilS HOWARD CROWELL PECK LEATHERS contjv ninriLE SKIP PETTYJOHN HELEN PETTYJOHN RAY BOYCE J ; ' ' DRAWN BY JAMES CUTSFORTH, 7th GRADE Indlference to the common sense rules of safe driving can make a winter skiing trip more dangerous than the highest ski jump, warned the Oregon Traf fic Safety Commission. Many Oregon skiers have come to grief far from the look ed for slopes because they did n't make sure their car was working properly before start ing out. Heaters, windshield wipers, defrosters, chains, tires, steering, lights and brakes arc especially Important for safe op eration. Carry tire chains and use them where necessary. It's a good Idea to check chains be fore starting out. Many motor ists discover too late that chains don't fit or need repair. And don't be oversold on new stud ded tires. There will still be many Instances where chains are a "must". The Commission advised Inex perienced drivers new to snow beauty to their plants: Give the plant plenty of light, water it only when dry, and keep it In the coolest room in the house at a temperature of about 68 degrees. and winter conditions to bo es specially alert. Start and stop slowly. Drive at speeds that will allow you to maintain compete contro over your vehicle on snowy or Icy roads. If the car starts to skid, turn in the dir ection of the skid. Keep well over to your side of the road and pass only when Leslie Ledingron Serves on Yorktown Fireman Apprentice Leslie N. Ledineton. USN. son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor II. Ledington of Spray, has completed a refresher training course oil the coasi oi San Diego, Calif., aboard the anti submarine warfare support aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. During the training period the ship stressed combat readiness and held drills in fighting sim ulated fires. They also held gen eral quarters drills for mock bomb, rocket and torpedo at- Prior to Its current operating schedue with the First Fleet, the Yorktown underwent a seven month overhaul at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. H you have a clear view ahead. If a stop Is necessary, pull com pletely off the traveled portion of the highway. The Commission reminded skiers that a car left standing In a ski area parking lot needs to have Its Iced covered win dows completely cleaned for a safe trip home. "A little extra care and preparation can help make the trip much more re warding. After all, the most dangerous part of skiing Is get ting there and back!", the Com mission concluded. Gazette-Times ads pay. 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