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HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thurtdor. December M. 19671 HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES THE Chaff and Chatter Wes Sherman Heppner. Oregon 87838 Phone 676-9228 BV NOW. we trust, most of the gift exchanges have been made and dad everywhere hove MOHHOW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER The Heppner Gazette established March 30. 1883. The Heppner made at least temporary repairs Times established November 18. 18U7. Consolidated February 15, on Christmas toya that the 1312. -J NIWIPAHI PH5PyBU8HII8 NATIONAL NEWSPArEt WESLEY A. SHERMAN HELEN E. SHERMAN . ARNOLD RAYMOND Shop Foreman Printer youngsters have already sue ceeded In breaking or wearing out. So we can say thnt Christ mas is over and await the com Ing of the New Year. Our "fixlt" problem was lim ited to lust one Item this year, which means for sure that the EDITOR AND PUBLISHER .mlly ta Z ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER It makes us feel a little nos talelc. though. While on a trip to the valley, we ate In a restaurant across from a voune man who was en loving Christmas breakfast with his three voune children. But the daddy wasn t enjoying tne Contrasts in Patriotism REGGIE PASCAL Linotype Operator RANDY STILLMAN GAIL BURKENBINE Apprentice Society JIM SHERMAN Circulation Pressman Subscription Rates: $4.50 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published I Sparta ornew'w Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, .h- Mi-iv Mnu varletv. His as oecono. ciass matter, i Boy Scout pocket knlle dldn Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m, Monday through Friday; 9 m 1, baeg oHeTsee1 Ran umu iiuoii ouiuiuaj. ri pp.r.nn 11S The kids were watching with faith and confidence mirrored In their eves and the young dad was trying to measure up, but Contrasts in patriotism shown by different citizens of 'l u'u" 1 . . .' our country In time of emergency are emphasized in a piece I SOMEONE aDtlv said when the copied by Bill Weatherford, son of W. W. Weatherford of I "Chinook" came and melted Heppner, from the bulletin board of the Destroyer O'Brien the snow last week. "Instead of nn uhirh lhP Pnnnner vouth serves. umiiK a nime V1""""! Atut,,. -f -iviiinna who deem tn take advantage Roing to be an Oregon Christ of the freedoms and liberties they enjoy must be very per plexing Indeed to those who are sacrificing so much in the war In Vietnam. At this holiday season, when those living comfortably at home have so many things to enjoy and benefit from all manner of blessings, It is particularly fitting to pause and think of these contrasts. The message from the bulletin board of the Destroyer O'Brien is self-explanatory: My God. How Can It Be? That one boy lies rotting from malnutrition and torture in a Jungle prison camp in North Vietnam and another boy spits and tramples on the flag of this country on the steps of a university of learning. That one boy lies sightless in a U. S. Naval Hospital from communist inflicted face wounds and another boy uses a communist flag to drape himself in defiance of the laws of this country. That one man of medicine begins his thirtieth straight hour of standing over an operating table In pursuit of the life of men serving this country and another man of medi- cine Implores crowds of young men to refuse to serve their country. That one negro holds the face of his dead white comrade in his arms and cries pitifully in a dirty mud hole in Viet nam and another negro screams with hate against his white brother on the streets of countless American cities. That one boy lies in a coffin beneath the ground because he believed in duty to country and another boy lies on a dingy cot giving blood to the enemies of his country. That one man of God shields a wounded boy from an enemy bayonet with his body and dies and another man of God uses his cloth as a shield to preach hate, dissension and lawlessness. My God, how can it be? Joseph R. Holmes A Bargain for Skiers While the sudden turn in springlike weather belies it, ski season is scheduled to start on Arbuckle Mountain on Sat urday, January 6, through the cooperation of interested per sons and organizations. Since its beginning under the Arbuckle Mountain Ski club seven or eight years ago, the ski course here has been seeking its place in the snow. Financially, It has been a nlp-and-tuck job to keep it operating. There are many expenses In curred in such a public facility which many may not realize. Just one item liability insurance costs more than $300 per season, for instance. The use permit from the U. S. For est Service takes another $100. Costs of operation, required improvements and safety measures, and other Items bring the season's budget to a sizeable figure. Several years ago, when the ski club decided to give up the project, a number of business people here formed the Arbuckle Mountain Corporation and bought stock that has returned them nothing to date and probably will not for the forseeable future. Most of them realized that this was an investment In the area and an attempt to develop a recrea tional facility that would make this a more attractive place for those interested in the sport. Because of the limited resources, the relatively light pop ulation here, and the high costs of operation, it has been a difficult job to keep the ski course going. A devoted few have given countless hours of volunteer time because of their faith in Arbuckle and with the thought that its use will grow to the point where it will be a fine fa cility for many to enjoy. This has resulted in considerable progress on a modest scale. Each year has seen new improvements additional clearing, longer ski runs, better equipment, better organized ski patrol, and others. Organization of 4-H ski clubs at the urging of Bob Henry, who was the guiding light of Arbuckle during the time he lived here, has been an important step. These active groups are now strongly behind Arbuckle. When the Morrow county Jaycees stepped in and mem bers gave of their time and effort to assist in the operation, it was another step forward. The compensation they receive is only a token amount for the many hours they devote to it. While the course is under the control of the Arbuckle Mountain Corporation and is administered by its directors, it is really a community project with interested people assisting. This combined effort has brought recognition. The State of Oregon lists Arbuckle with its other ski areas in its new ski brochure from the Highway Department Travel Informa tion Division. The highway department also pays the county for keeping the road clear to the ski run. Those who believe that recreation is a big factor in the future development of the southern part of Morrow county continue their faith in Arbuckle. They look forward to the time when fish Impoundments are developed In the same vicinity, new roads are opened, and other recreational devel opments come about that will make the area a year-around playground for the public. Good skiers have said many times that Arbuckle Mount ain offers a fine slope to pursue the sport. It needs only de velopment to bring it up to par with others in the state and then needs only a greater number of skiers to enjoy it. When this time comes, the county will really start to benefit eco nomically. Meanwhile, with the 1968 season about to start, Arbuckle offers a bargain to all ski enthusiasts. A family season tick et is only $60 for a minimum of nine weekends (18 days) of skiing. Other ski resorts, with admittedly some better facili ties, charge $150 or more. A single skier may buy a season ticket for $25. A single day of skiing costs only $2. In this day and age, that's pretty reasonable for a full day's recre ation. S.nce each season so far has found Arbuckle coming out mas after all." That it was. with more ordinary splatters of road, darkened winter skies and a lit tie mud here and there. But we've had a few spring days since. NOW, we appeal to you, dear readers. When a fellow gets to be a grandfather, hes entitl ed to a little indulgence, Isn't he? We Dose this Question be cause, for the first time this year, we have used a live mod el in announcing the First Baby Contest for 1968 (See page 5). The model is Rebecca Lynn Sherman, daughter of son Dick and daughter-in-law Rose Mar ie. One of the pictures we took but the other Is a studio Job. We couldn't resist using that one where she is posed leaning on her elbows. Doting grandpa thought that was pretty good for a six months' old. Becky was born in Salem last June. We tried to find a picture of Ann Rinehart, the 1967 Baby of the Year, to run, but we couldn't locate one. Somehow the one we used in January was mis IT WON'T BE long before we all will be dating checks ana other things "January 1, 1967," forgetting to change to 1968, but we can all take consolation that even our official state agencies do it. We lust received the otticiai announcement from the Direct or of the Department of Motor Vehicles that a drivers license examiner will be in Heppner on Tuesday, January 2, 1967. Either that notice took an aw ful long time to get here, or the Department made the quite natural faux pas. ONE OF the first persons we met in Heppner when we came here in June, 1961, was Margaret Buschke. She was in terested in getting a picture in the paper of the Heppner High school class reunion at the time of the Memorial picnic that year. Since then, we had numerous occasions of association while the Buschkes had the hardware store. We came to respect them as fine people. Later we realiz ed that Margaret, with her ser ious health problem, was a par ticularly courageous person. When the Buschkes decided to sell out the stock of the hard ware store, they asked us to their home to discuss the de tails with us. Margaret and Claude both were concerned about how the move would af fect other people. In the death of Margaret Buschke, Heppner loses a very nice, considerate and courageous citizen. We extend sympathy to her very devoted .husband and to other members of her fam Virgil Boyd Named Chief in Pendleton Virgil Boyd, a member of the Pendleton fire department for 21 years, will become chief of the department as of January 1, Rudv Enbysk. Pendleton city manager, announced Tuesday. Koyd is son-ln-luw of Mr. and Mrs. James Daly of Pendleton. He Is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Jim Healv of Heppner and of Charley Daly of Butter Creek. Mrs. Boyd Is the former Patricia Daly. . . The appointment Is to 111! tne vacancy created witn tne resig nation of William (Blackie) Batchelor in October. Boyd has been serving as acting chiel WE NOTICE in the East Ore gonian that Ben Maxwell, fea ture writer, historian and photo grnpher, has died at agu 69. since that time. Ben lived Just out of West Sa- Rovd loined the fire depart lem and did a great deal of ment jn 1946 as a driver. He work for the Capital Journal, wa8 appointed a fire engineer aaiem, ana me vregon juuinui, n 1957, was promoted to cap- Portland. tain in 1961, and to assistant He was quite a historian and chief in 1965. has a great collection of histor- leal information. Among other Cw....v Une things he was an authority on IVtlKe jweeney nOS the covered bridges in Oregon. Onerfltion On NoSO We had known Ben for some vperauon on iuae on nVcasTnT MgTO tte leByena4r0aPPoedana wal "dlK toffi, afteT' undergoing lntoyHppnerhisntorvWwhile pass? ?" i0" J J?' no "V"U"" "0,"e"'""V. Portland Sanitarium. His par inc venture, ui course, ne iwicw 1 . . . , l nhnnt th Wnnnner flood ems PlCKeo. mm up in ruiuoiiu We'reUtvee sorry' That" to Is Sunday . brought him home. JVedM1! J1' for' fourTours" 'Ws to correct an r Stent source of historical condition caused in a fall In f",? ! "urce 1 nl!,tor'cal childhood. He broke his nose In , . the accident and growth of the SOMETIMES WE think the tel- "rhiryathing3- ,mP"lr" ..,vll'"" "1l"f?,.w"".r;T..; Mike is a freshman student uie me commercials must nave . - - , ,, ,, ,;.,, ironic senses of humor. I T "lc"J"Z ""7 On the Wednesday night "'. " Jr S" A , news. thP telecastpr pave out a hv" " story on how many persons ar- term. Although still swathed in rested for drunken drivinz were oanaages, ne is recuvci in vciy leAtJt Rr.unSf " "ri?R l-f satisfactorily, and it Is expected certain period, he said, more that his problem will be per than 300 had had previous con- vicuons ana ai leasi one nau . . , ., nil tta iJ 11am. UmaUlli Wheeler counties The te ecaster eave a warning """ " u.- on the problem 01 drinking ana driving on New Years ween end. Then Governor Tom Mc Call's warning on the same sub ject came on, with the governor making an earnest appeal. Immediately alter came tne commercial. What was it? A beer commercial, of course, get ting in some good licks for the Wm Venr'a wopk.enct. That was real good timing. Our Primary signmcance Perhaps you have seen ana in national rouues 1 1 1 J L t 11 lilt- UUU11U BCIVW.C I . , mereial from the American Can- That clip-Clip-ciipping iioi cer Society on danger signals, you hear coming f worn tne eiec- Point of the commercial is the UV1S '', irtartn warning on smoking ana it "" ends with showing the caution the nation. . . nrintoH nn panh nark of ciear- That is because mentions of eues. . T,.r,j,. j v Time after time in the pre- c'f, " ""ilnrl7f Christmas season, this was fol- Presidency are - being clipped, lowed immediately in a 2-min- evaiuaieu anu ' L"5" ute spot w th a message rrom '"".v "" a v1 i . 1 i ners and news magazines of reg II ic uuauuaoici -kcuci c vitui ... , . .1 u. uj ,f; innai interest arouna me c-uim- l :,J h. 'u rrlnrt of" .."rrToke try. And candidates "generally swiriprt nrnnnrl his head. ImDlor- advocated or recognized in na Service Friday For Mrs. White At lone Church Edvthe Florence White, age 81, who had made her home in the lone community tor tne past 22 years, died on Christmas Day, December 25, at Pioneer Memor ial hospital. She had been in falling health for some time, and In considerable discomfort since falling and breaking her hip in September. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the lone United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Al Bo schee, pastor of the Heppner Christian church, officiating. Concluding services will be at the Tahoma cemetery at Yaki ma, Wn at 3:00 p.m. the same day, with Sweeney Mortuary in charge of the arrangements. Edythe Florence Anderson was born March 12, 1886, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Anderson, at Tampico, Wash. She was mar ried to Thomas Nelson White on February 22, 1905. They came to the lone community from Walla Walla, Wash., and he was employed here until the time of his death in 1955. I Thev were parents of three sons, all of whom survive. These include Wayne White 01 ianta Monica, Calif.; Dale White and Gordon White, Dotn 01 lone. Also surviving are one broth er, Fred Anderson 01 rrosser, Wash.: one sister, Imogene Mooney of Heppner; four grand children and 18 great-grand children. In lieu of flowers, the family reauests contributions be made to the Heart iuna. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wishart and family on Christmas Dav were Mrs. Wish art's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Flesher of Hood Kiver. Salem Scene ing people to mail their pack- sees earlv. Indeed, someone must nave a iabolical sense of humor! D Ponderings Bv W. S. CAVERHILL A 8eil ueiense H tn fnr its nrimarv outcome k??h . LtiT'L'S it to some degree, because it is belittled an article because it ..j-.,n.. uT .f rva was trite. My only hope is to t ti j candldates have been take bv defense of triteness to n. ,,,, j h the .reading public for their ballot ,. in words of Secre. opinion. The best thing to do t of gtate clay Myers slnce with a good idea is to repeat 19s Oregon primary results 11. men Hie Kuiuac have corectly anticipated results ness, our daily lives would be of five of the seven national chaotic. nominations in which there ,lne.,ienJcommana?P have been contests, trite. "Good Morning, Hello, since adoption of the system "Time to get up," 'Where were to aHow tne secretary of state mi lac nio-Ht?" aro crnnn n V . .. . . r ji : . J" i..6..v. aiscretion 01 ueicmmiins nai- amples of useful triteness. I ional candjdaCy through press don't know how my editor de- evaiuati0n, our vote has grown veloped his aversion to trite greatly 'in significance even lines unless he has become an tnoUKh 0ur election results avid admirer of Supreme Court aKreed with final party choices utvisions. many ui ictcm in 0nly one or tne two contest- ones have certainly not been ed nominations since 1959. Both trite. Without some triteness we ki,,ati,, anH Wisconsin have wouia lose tne wisaom 01 an me generally copied our new law, ages. and it is considered to work , well and to have accomplished Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allstott jts goals, and family enjoyed a trip to . Tne most significant aspects Gresham to spend the Christmas 0f Oregon's system, says Myers, holidays with his mother, Mrs. include "the opportunity for Dolly Allstott, and to visit witn Oregonians to see and question his brother-in-law and sister, face-to-face leading Presidential Mr. ana Mrs. wiiDur jacsson nnwnwts in hnth narties. In ad and family. Visiting at the All- dition, our Presidential Preferen stott home earlv this week were Hal Primarv has hwnme a 'ma Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Peck and jor' minor industry every fourth family of Rufus. I year, with news media bringing I in millions of dollars to Oregon, ,j as well as turning national at- mi. ana mza. naroiu nw . tin toward us " Coos Bay are spending the 'tZuSent of Presidential nrisimas nouoays ai uh d vi presidential candidates of Mrs. Hill s parents, Mr. and ... nnr)par on Oregon's Dri- Mrs. Tom Harris. They arrived HigS will be made bv Saturday, accompanied by their "fR.Pi'i0 nim?M tional news media" will be put in Oregon's widely-noticed Fres idential Preferential Primary plpption next Mav 28. Provisions for such a method of placing candidates' names on our primary ballots were passed by the 1959 session of the leg islature. The law, first of its kind in the country, is intended to get national candidates to campaign here and to establish Oregon as an "important" state in the political spotlight. The only way a White House hopeful or nope-not can get nis name off Oregon's primary bal lot is to file with our secretary of state an affidavit "stating without qualification that he is not now and does not intend to become a candidate for said of fices at the forthcoming Presi riential election." The same dis claimer procedure applies if a person is placed on the ballot by petition. Oregon always nas Deen iook TO THE EDITOR. . . No Sin to Cut Tree Dear Mr. Sherman: Your editorial December 14 on Outdoor Museums was particu larly well done. It is ironic that often the same individual who would lock up a forest would be appalled by the idea of ock ing up an oil field. Trees are beautiful, but they also contribute much to the comfort of man and the prog ress of civilization. Our forests must be managed wisely for all uses if we are to continue to enjoy all the benefits they are capable of providing. The public must realize that it is not a sin to cut a tree. Please accept our gratitude for your perceptiveness. Very truly yours, Wendell B. Barnes Executive Vice-President Western Wood Products Association 700 Yeon Building Portland, Oregon by Evtrett E. Cutter elude former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Michigan Gov. George Romney, California Gov. Ronald Reagan and Illinois Sen. Charles Percy. New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller could be a possibility, but in a December 11 personal letter to Oregon's secretary of state he wrote "... I am not and will not be a can didate for the Republican nom ination in 1968." We may see for the first time a listing of Vice iTesiaennai candidates on our primary Dai lots. according to Jack Thomp son. elections division director, This possibility may well focus further national attention on Oregon, he believes. "We are the only state with Vice Presidential candidates on the ballot," he says, "and I have never seen so much pairing ana talk of the number two posit ion m the Dress at this year." So news columns, features and editorials mentioning veep possibilities are being consider' ed too. And until March, in be tween answering many, many national inquiries, the secretary of state and elections division staff will continue their import ant clip-clip-clipping. Couple to be Honored At Reception Sunday The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Martin in lone, will be the scene of a reception which will honor Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Evelyn Jcpsen) Elder of Eugene on Sunday afternoon, December 31, between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. The young couple was married November 18 In Eugene. The new Mrs. Elder is librarian at Northwest Christian College and he is employed in the molecular laboratory at the University of Oregon. An invitation has been extend ed by the Martins for all friends, relatives and former classmates to greet the couple at their home. The class of 1961 of lone High school is planning a potluck supper and reunion Immediately following me reception. Jaycee-ettes Meet At Jensen Home Javcee-ettes held their regu- lar monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Lyle Jensen Wed nesday evening, December 14, at 8 p.m. A short business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Jerry Hollo man, during which members de cided to postpone election of new officers until ineir nexr. meeting, which will be held January 18. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jensen to Mrs. Tom Wilson, Mrs. Richard Vinson, Mrs. Jerry Samples, Mrs. John Privett, Mrs. Bill Struthers, Mrs. Ron Gray, Mrs. Pat Wonser, Mrs. Dan An derson, Mrs. Forrest Burkenbine and Mrs. Hollomon. Miss Melby Joins College Sorority Katherine Melby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold E. Melby, has pledged Theta Nu Alpha sorority of Pacific University, according to announcement from the University's office of public information. Miss Melby is a freshman, majoring in the field of Music Education. A total of 60 girls pledged one of the University's five local sororities. Mr. ond Mrs. Jerry Hollomon and family attended a family reunion over the Christmas hol idays at the home of her broth er-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller and family of Gresham. On their return home, they visited in The Dalles with Mrs. Hollomon's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Smith and fam ily. community! j billboard k son. Clavton. and their son-in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Williams and two dau ghters, also of Coos Bay. They will return home on Tuesday. no better than even, the directors annually must start the sea son by borrowing money for capital, as they have this year. Those who are interested in supporting the facility and who want to see it continued and developed can help by buy ing season tickets now. Tickets may be purchased from L. E. Dick or Herman Winter. Your purchase will not only buy a winter's season of en joyment but will also help to continue and develop Arbuckle. mid-March. These wiU include only Republicans and Demo crats; the states definition of "major political patry" does not allow consideration of present independent or third party candidates. Virtually certain to appear on the Democratic ticket are Pres ident Lyndon B. Johnson and Sen. Eugene McCarthy, Admin istration dissenter from Mine- sota. Another possibility is New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, although he may file the nec essary disqualifying affidavit. Republicans likely will In- Coming Events HEPPNER HIGH BASKETBALL Sherman Tournament Sherman Dec. 28-29 Enterprise at Enterprise Friday. Jan. 5 lone at Heppner, Tues., Jan, 9 at ELKS FEED & DANCE Saturday, Dec. 30 Crab Feed, 6:30 p.m. New Year Dance, from 9:00 p.m. Live Music Heppner Elks Temple NEW YEAR CARD PARTY Willows Grange Hall, lone Sat., Dec. 30, 8 p.m. Everyone welcome No admission NEW YEAR DANCE Saturday, Dec. 30 Music bv The Hencnmen Fair Pavilion. 9:30 to 1:00 College and high school youth invited LEGION DANCE Heppner Legion Hall Sat, Dec. 30, 10 P.m. Quackenbush Orchestra Public invited SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency a Box 247 PH. 676-9625 Heppner 7vwfDuofolcl 2 -LAYER INSULATED UNDERWEAR 1 Insulates like a storm window ...warms like the summer sun! Here it is... the remarkable cold-weather underwear that's constructed like a storm window! Dual layers of finest cotton and zephyr-light wool are interknit to trap a weight less layer of air. . . completely insulates you from the cold. Locks in body warmth, locks out cold... keeps you warm dry outdoors and in! 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