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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 22, 1968)
Jaycee-ettes Hear Neighborhood Center Services Discussed January meeting of the Jay cee-eties was called to order by President Dorothy Wilson on Thursday evening, February 18, at the home or Mrs. Dan An derson. During the brief business meeting, a committee of three was appointed by Mrs. Wilson to prepare by-laws to be pre sented to the group at the next meeting. Those appointed to work on this project were Mrs, Clyde AlLstott. Mrs. Jerry Hollo mon, and Mrs. Forrest Burken bine. Program for the evening was presented bv Mrs. Pat Brindle, assistant coordinator for the Heppner Neighborhood Center. She spoke on the many services of the Center, stating that the basic function of the Center at this time is to make people aware 01 trie agencies ana serv Ices that exist to serve the Deo pie. Among programs offered in the Neighborhood Center, for instance, is legal aid to the poor, public health clinics, adult ed ucation classes, recreation pro' grams, lob training programs farm information, employment services, and professional serv ices, as offered by BMCC and EOC. The Heppner Neighborhood Center is one of four existing centers In Umatilla and Morrow counties, which have a popula tion of 50,000, or 2,130 families. Of this total two county popu latlon, the area served by the Heppner Center has 412 families with an income of less than $1,000, or 18 percent with in comes within the poverty guide lines; 16 percent of persons age 25 or over with eight years ed ucation; and 11 percent of the substandard housing of the two county area. Mrs. Brindle states that among items needed at the Center are baby layettes, clothing for pre school children and high school age students, and sewing ma terials for quilts or clothing. She also states that G.E.D. classes will begin March 18, at the high school and that more students are needed to fill the required ten per class. Men of the area that do not have high school diplomas are especially urged to sign up for the class es. Members of the group greeted Mrs. JMorman Clow as a new member and refreshments were served to the group by Mrs. An derson and co-hostess, Mrs. All stott. Next meeting for the club will be March 21, at the home of Mrs. Forrest Burkenbine. HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thundor. February 22, 1968 Jllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllll tllk niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Church Group Sends Packages to Youth The monthly meeting of the WSCS group of the Methodist church was held Wednesday evening, February 7, with Mrs, Jim Hilderbrand, president, pre siding over the meeting. Program for the evening was conducted by Mrs. Lynn Pear son, who chose the topic of mis sions and the work which is accomplished with assistance from small communities. Remainder of the evening was spent in wrapping packages to be sent to college students from this area, who are away at school, and servicemen from the area, .who are serving in Viet nam. Co-hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Lincoln Nash and Mrs. Archie Padberg. Talk Informs Club Of Welfare Work Through Local Office The function of public wel fare work In Morrow county was brought to the attention or members of the Soroptimist club at Its luncheon meeting 1-cb ruary 8. Uuest speaker was Mrs. Shirley Loyd, who serves as case worker for the Morrow county welfare office. "Most people have an aver sion to public welfare," she said and related how many times the possibilities of help which could be given is overlooked or snun ned by those who are really In need. It Is actually lust anoth er segment of the Social Secur- itv Act of 1933. she pointed out, whereby welfare aid is looked upon as a "grant". ADout DU7o of the money used for welfare aid comes from the U. S. govern ment, with the other 50 7o com ing from the state and county. It is set up under state stand ards, and is therefore the same in all counties. Various qualifications and regulations were discussed by Mrs. Loyd, which serve as bas ic rules for applicants. Morrow county carries an average of 60 welfare cases, with the majority in the area giving assistance to the elderly. Through their work with needy families in the coun ty they find several emotional and mental problems, and tronglv support a mental health clinic which could be of great assistance in this partic ular area. Many cases are refer red to other agencies through out the year. A period of open discussion brought out interest ing comments on accomplish ments experienced through the county office. Under the chairmanship oi Miss Terry Lincecum, art teach er, guest books are being pre pared for permanent care pa tients at Pioneer Memorial hos pital, and were expected to be delivered as Valentine gifts from the club. Mrs. Bill Johnson presided ov er the meeting, with 100 at tendance reporting for roll call. A Valentine greeting was sent from the club to a life member, Mrs. Leta Thomas, in Tucson, Ariz. Birthday is Occasion For Surprise Dinner Mrs. Snoda Blake was guest of honor Monday evening, Feb ruary 12, at a surprise birthday dinner given In her honor by friends at the Hotel Grill. Colorful valentine favors were used on the tables and about the room as decorations. After dinner Mrs. Blake was present ed with a gift certificate by the group, while guests enjoyed Dirtndav cake, oakea ana aec orated by Mrs. Paul Heinrichs, daughter of Mrs. Blake. Guests attending were Mr, and Mrs. Wilbur Van Blokland, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bennett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hein richs and Paula, Mrs. Mary Malcom, Mrs. Eva Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Corbln and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Connors. Oth ers who could not attend were Mr. and Mrs. Terrel Benge, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hayes, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Curnutt. Saturday Events Slated As Elks Mark Anniversary Rhea Creek Women Plan Coming Events February meeting of the Rhea Creek Grange Women's Activity club was held at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Farrens. A noon luncheon was served to Mrs. Harold Wright, Mrs. Walter Wright, Mrs. Robert Stevens, Mrs. John Graves, Mrs. John Bergstrom, Mrs. Leonard Rill, Mrs. Elmer Palmer, Mrs. Orian Wright, Mrs. Ben Andeson, Mrs. Ray Drake, Mrs. Clive Huston, Mrs. Rod Murray and Marilyn Bergstrom. Cards were sent to several who were repoted ill with the flu. A Sunday in March was cho sen for an afternoon of worship, with the Heppner Ministerial Association to be asked to par ticipate. The date of Saturday, March 16, was chosen for serving a pancake supper for the public, to raise money for charity. Card games will follow the meal. Mrs. Leonard Rill invited the club to meet at her home for the March meeting. Heppner Lodge No. 358, Ben evolent and Protective Order of Elks will observe its seventy first anniversary on Saturday, February 24, at tne hlks annu al, announces Claude Graham, exalted ruler. Registration of members and guests for the activities will be gin Saturday morning at 11 a.m. In the Heppner ford showroom, Ladies will enjoy a cham pagne tea hour at St. Patrick's parish hall from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.. with the Elks' ladies card party to follow. Bridge, pinorh le, and bingo will be In play throughout me anernoon. La dies' activities will be sponsor ed by the officers wives. Lodge sessions will begin at z p.m. lor tne men at the Elks temple, with Condon Lodge No. 1869 In charge of the degree work. Following the degree work, R. R. (Whltey) Schroth, first vice president of the Ore gon State Elks association, will present awards to winners of the Youth Leadership contest. A social hour for Elks mem bers and their ladies will be held In the lounge from 4:30 until 9:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at the Heppner High school from 6 until 8 p.m., with the Willows Grange of lone In charge of arraneementa. Dance at the Elks temple will begin at 9:30 p.m., with music rv the Tijuana tirann (rum Treasure Valley Community col lege of Ontario. JlrvukluM will be served at 1:30 a.m. fallow lug the dance. Chairman of the anniversary committee for this years cele bra i ion Is Matt Hughes. Calvin Sherman, Gene Orwlck, and Dnrrell Padberg are In charge of entertainment; Jack Van Winkle heads the reservation committee, and Robert Muhoney is in charge or transportation. David McLeod is head of the registration committee, while Claude Graham, Glen Ward, and La Verne Van Marler, Jr., Is in charge of credentials and Invitations. Marshall Lovcren Is club manager. Officers of the Condon lodge who will put on the degree work Include: Bill Jaeger, exalt ed ruler; Ed AMier. esteemed leading knight: Warren Dlsque. esteemed loyal knight; Ted Putnam, esteemed lecturing k night; Dick Schwan, esquire; bteve Conlee, chaplain; trod Grelner, secretary; Jerry Snider, inner guard: Laurence Jones, tiler; Jerry Schreiner, treasurer; Walt Boyer, Scot tie Jameson,' Jack Rlm-hart. Herbert Wright, and Ii-k SMnke are trukteft, and Vance Shearer l orjjuniM. Officers of the lleppru-r lodge Include Claude Graham, exalt ed ruler Dnrrell PadtM-rg, es teemed leading knight; Gene Orwlck. esteemed loyal knight; Marshall Lovgren. esteemed lee-, luring knight; Calvin Sherman, equir; David McLeod, chap, lain; Glen Word, secretary; Bill SiewxTt, Inner guard; Robert Muhoney, tiler; and L. E. Dlek, treasurer. Trustee Include Pat O'Brien. Bill Collins. Orvillo Cuthforth. Conlev Lanham. and Terrel Benge. Sproy American Legion Auxiliary Presents its 20th Annual Amateur Show and Dance SATURDAY NIGHT, FEB. 24 Spray School Gymnasium Music by WESTERN GENTLEMEN 1 Amateur Hour, 8 p.m. ADMISSION 75c and 50c Dance to Follow ADMISSION $2.50 COUPLE, SL50 PERSON Masons to Take Part In Degree Conferral Royal Arch Masons of the Heppner and lone areas will travel to Arlington on Wednes day, February 28, to confer a past masters degree. Kenny Walters, Arlington, ex cellent high priest, will preside over the meeting. Other officers from this area who plan to attend will be Her man Winter, king; Howard Bry ant, scribe; Harold Becket, dis trict deputy grand high priest, Judge Paul Jones, grand scribe, and Larry Cook, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Butler and family of Mavville. visited at the home of her brother and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allstott and family on Sunday. ECW Invites Public To Shrove Luncheon Episcopal Church Women of All Saints' Episcopal church ex tend an invitation to all per sons in the community to come and enjoy lunch at their an nual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Luncheon, which they will serve on Tuesday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Epis copal parish hall. Mrs. Herman winter is gen eral chairman of the luncheon, and she announces that the menu will include pancakes, ham fruit, and coffee or milk, with the promise that those attend ing will get all they can eat. Local business people are en couraged to come on their lunch hour. Admission prices are $1.25 for adults, 75c for high school students and 50c for grade school age students. SAVINGS SWEET AS CHERRIES! NALLEY'S IS ox. I SUNSHINE 1 LB. oikmsravy"!!.. 2 89 fli Hydro or NALLEY'S 15 oz. BEEF or CHICKEN Ravioli 3 89 NALLEY'S 15 oz. PffllKfll All You Can Eat! hrove Tuesday lm Huneheon Sponsored by EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN 1 1 a.m. 1 :30 p.m. Spaghetti O for OQ and Meat Balls Ot Nalley's Quart Tang Salad Dressing ..ii 1 2- i ". Store Manager Forrie (George Washington) Burkenbine in. Tites you to take advantage of these birthday bargains. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, All Saints' Episcopal Parish Hall MENU INCLUDES: Pancakes Fruit Ham Milk Coffee Adults $1.25 High School 75c Grade School 50c THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED BY YOUR HOME-OWNED BANK AS A COMMUNITY SEHVICE DANK OF vJEastern Oregon HEPPNER IONE ARLINGTON MEMBER, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MJB COFFEE 2 Lb. $145 3 Lb $2.09 10 oz. Instant $J39 FREE 3-INCH CHERRY PIES (While they last with purchases) Yum Yum Cookies 2 For 890 S and W Clams 3$I CHOPPED OR MINCED FLUFFO 3 Lb- 73$ Frozen Chef-Boy-Ar-Dee PI PEPPERONI 79c SAUSAGE 69c CHEESE 59c WHITE OREGON CHIEF Grapefruit 8 Lb. Bag 690 1 Wis tiers 2 For 890 CHERRY FRESH FRESH YOUNG Tomatoes Cats FILLET t PERCH Beef Liver Box 29, 2 REDLbSN4A97R Lb.45c D AnlCU CC f r f JL. 0REGON CHIEF DOUBLE SMOKED green onions 3250 SLAB BACON 590 PRICES GOOD FEBRUARY 23 & 24 Phones: (Groc.) 676-9614, (Meat) 676-9288 It's nice to save twice low prices and S&H Green Stamps MARKET ORBCN : eeTAMPaj
